Fried Drumsticks

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Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2/3 c. buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  1. Put drumsticks in bowl.
  2. Pour buttermilk over and turn to coat each piece.
  3. Marinate in refrigerator an hour.
  4. Combine dry ingredients in plastic bag.
  5. Add drumsticks and shake until coated.
  6. Melt shortening in electric fryer on medium-high heat. Add drumsticks and cook until lightly browned, turning frequently. Reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and cook 20 minutes, turning frequently.
  8. Remove cover.
  9. Cook on medium-high heat for 3 minutes to get crisp.
  10. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

444 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 42.2g 15% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9995.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 462.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 26.5mg 29% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 140.8mg 11% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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