Deep Fried Chicken Legs
This recipe for deep fried chicken legs is easy to follow and produces crispy, juicy chicken that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The chicken is coated in a seasoned flour mixture and then fried in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Equipment
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 12 chicken legs drumsticks, or thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Dip each chicken leg in the flour mixture, then the cornstarch mixture, and then back into the flour mixture.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Fry the chicken legs in batches for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken legs. The chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Drain the chicken legs on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier coating, double-dip the chicken legs in the flour mixture and cornstarch mixture.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can fry the chicken legs in a large pot. Just make sure to use enough oil to cover the chicken legs by at least 1 inch.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pot or fryer when frying the chicken legs. This will lower the temperature of the oil, and the chicken legs will not cook evenly.
- Serve the chicken legs with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 20 grams per serving
- Protein: 25 grams per serving
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams per serving
