Mexican Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy fried chicken drumsticks smothered in a spicy Mexican sauce, inspired by traditional dishes.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken drumsticks4-6 drumsticks
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●1/2 cup french bread crumbsfor coating
- ●2 eggsfor egg wash
- ●1 cup milkfor egg wash
- ●1 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 teaspoon fajita seasoningfor seasoning
- ●1/2 teaspoon hot saucefor seasoning
- ●1/4 cup sour creamoptional
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, fajita seasoning, and hot sauce.
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2. In a separate dish, beat eggs and mix with milk.
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3. Dip each drumstick into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally coat in french bread crumbs.
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4. Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
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5. Fry the coated drumsticks until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
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6. Remove the drumsticks from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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7. In a separate saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of hot sauce over low heat.
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8. Add 1/4 cup of sour cream to the hot sauce and stir until smooth.
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9. Serve the crispy chicken drumsticks with the spicy sauce for dipping.
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10. Garnish with chopped cilantro or scallions if desired.