14/03/2026
Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad 🍗🥗
Golden crunchy chicken — the ultimate comfort food dinner!
📝 Ingredients :
For the Crispy Fried Chicken
4 chicken drumsticks
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
For the Roasted Potatoes
2 cups potatoes, cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Fresh Garden Salad
1 cup lettuce, chopped
½ cup cucumber, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
🍽️ How to Make It :
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl whisk buttermilk and egg together. Add chicken drumsticks and soak for 30 minutes for the best juicy fried chicken, an easy comfort dinner, and a flavor-packed chicken marinade.
2️⃣ Prepare the Crispy Coating
Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in another bowl. This seasoned blend creates the ultimate crispy chicken coating, a golden crunchy fried chicken crust, and a restaurant-style chicken texture.
3️⃣ Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry drumsticks for 12–15 minutes until deep golden and cooked through. This delivers perfect crispy fried chicken, a juicy inside crunchy outside bite, and a classic comfort food favorite.
4️⃣ Roast the Potatoes
Toss potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes for the best crispy roasted potatoes, an easy homemade side dish, and a classic comfort plate addition.
5️⃣ Prepare the Fresh Salad
Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice for a fresh healthy salad bowl, a balanced dinner plate, and a light refreshing side dish.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serving: 2 persons
Calories: ~610 per serving | Protein: ~36 g per serving