Crispy Golden Fried Chicken Drumsticks

There’s nothing quite like biting into perfectly crispy fried chicken with juicy, tender meat inside. This recipe delivers that restaurant-quality golden crust using a simple buttermilk marinade and a panko breadcrumb coating.

Served alongside a fresh garden salad, these drumsticks make a complete, satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet balanced.

Ingredients

6 chicken drumsticks

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup flour

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

For the Fresh Garden Salad:

2 cups mixed lettuce

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

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