Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks deliver a spicy kick from a hot pepper sauce marinade and an ultra-crunchy crust from a flour-and-cornmeal coating. Each bite balances juicy, tender meat with a bold, peppery heat and a shattering exterior—perfect for game day spreads, casual dinners, or any time you crave a fiery, crispy fried chicken experience.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the chicken into a resealable plastic bag and pour in the hot sauce.
- 3
Massage the bag to coat the chicken with the sauce, squeeze out excess air, and seal it. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for spicier chicken.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In another resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
- 5
Add the marinated drumsticks, seal the bag, and shake to coat them.
- 6
Fry the chicken, uncovered, in the preheated deep fryer, turning occasionally, until golden brown, crispy, and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 5704.23 kcal High 285%
- Protein 758.78 g Good Source 1518%
- Carbohydrate 14.38 g 5%
- Total Fat 302.52 g High 388%
- Saturated Fat 31.24 g High 156%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2544.64 mg High 848%
- Sodium 7034.82 mg High 306%
- Dietary Fiber 0.99 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.99 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 5.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 57.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.45 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Hot Sauce, Salt, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 5704.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Hot Sauce, Salt, Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, Vegetable Oil, Whole Chicken. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 5704.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 5704.23 calories and 758.78 g of protein, or 1518% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 7034.82 mg (306% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 31.24 g (156% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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