Deep-Fried Chicken Legs

Name: Deep-Fried Chicken Legs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup 2% milk; 8 chicken drumsticks; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Calling all chicken drumstick lovers! These deep-fried chicken legs will hit the spot whenever you're seeking crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside fried chicken.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% milk
8 chicken drumsticks
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place chicken in flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat, shaking off excess. Dip chicken in egg mixture. Coat again in flour mixture.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

2 chicken legs: 502 calories, 35g fat (5g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.

When you want the flavors of restaurant-worthy chicken but don't want a hassle making it, this easy deep-fried chicken legs recipe is the one for you. Perfectly seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powder, the chicken is dunked in a deep fryer, resulting in a crisp coating and juicy, tender chicken. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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