All-American Oven-"Fried" Drumsticks
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 55 Min
Years ago the only fried chicken was Southern-fried, and there's no doubt that it's delicious, but in terms of fried chicken recipes , oven-"fried" has its merits, too. With our All-American Oven-"Fried" Drumsticks, you'll get the best of everything. Crispy chicken on the outside and juicy on the insides! Chicken drumsticks have never been better and we're sure this is an oven-fried chicken drumstick recipe you don't wanna miss!
What You'll Need
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons butter
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place flour in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat eggs with milk, just until mixed. In a plastic bag, mix together bread crumbs and seasonings.
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Dredge chicken in flour, one or two pieces at a time, coating evenly. Dip floured chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in bread crumb mixture; close bag and shake to coat well.
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Place butter in a large baking dish and melt in oven. Arrange chicken in a single layer over melted butter, turning to coat both sides.
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Bake 25 minutes; turn chicken and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until golden brown and no pink remains.
Notes
- Oven-fried recipes give you the feeling of deep-fried food, without all the guilt. Be sure to check out our recipes for Baked Crispy Chicken and Crispy Oven Fried Chicken.
- Don't forget to pair these oven-fried chicken drumsticks with a side of mashed potatoes!
- Want to check out some of our other fried chicken recipes? We've got all the traditional and oven-fried chicken recipes you need in our collection of Southern Fried Chicken Recipes: 10 Easy Fried Chicken Recipes.
- Are you a fan of dark meat chicken? Then don't miss these easy meals made with chicken thighs.
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out our free eCookbook, Piece-by-Piece: 20 Easy Chicken Recipes for Drumsticks, Thighs & More.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 529
- Calories from Fat 202
- Total Fat 22g 35 %
- Saturated Fat 9.2g 46 %
- Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
- Protein 52g 103 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 324mg 108 %
- Sodium 825mg 34 %
- Total Carbohydrates 27g 9 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7 %
- Sugars 2.6g 0 %
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ilovefood
Jul 11, 2019
I love this chicken recipe and have been using it for years. I have it saved to my bookmarks and after making it tonight decided to review it because it is my go to for a yummy, hearty dinner with like a side of corn and rice.
Grilling Guy
Oct 15, 2018
I made this with thighs. They turned out good but made a mess in the oven from splashing fat. Made the kitchen very smoky. I'll make this with drumsticks next time.
bigmouthbarb 07340 56
Nov 25, 2017
Can I makes this with thighs instead of drumsticks? Nobody in my family likes drumsticks.
theresa4601
Jul 02, 2018
Same with my family. You'll need to increase the bread crumb mixture as thighs will use more, and have to increase bake time a bit (just start with time listed in recipe and watch for no pink inside) Was fantastic!
stealthchaser13 25 63002
Nov 18, 2017
These drumsticks are AWESOME!!! My fiance has me addicted to them. They are so juicy, that when you bite in to them, the juice from the chicken just runs down your chin. The best is if you use Italian breadcrumbs.
msdonna2008 087422 5
Feb 10, 2017
The recipe is based on 8 drumsticks, however I have a 12 pack of drumsticks and plan to cook all of them. So I need measurements based on 12 drumsticks. Thanks!
Test Kitchen Team
Feb 13, 2017
For a 12-pack of drumsticks we recommend the following changes: 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 4 tablespoons butter. (Ingredients not mentioned can stay the same as listed above). Enjoy!
leblanc 5308980
Feb 06, 2018
If 12 drumsticks are being used instead of 8, why would you decrease the bread crumbs from 1 cup down to 1/2 cup?
Test Kitchen Team
Feb 07, 2018
Hi there! Thank you for pointing this out. It seems there was a typo. It should be 1-1/2 (1.5) cups of bread crumbs for 12 drumsticks. Hope that helps! :)
Pogo
Jan 13, 2017
I haven't made this yet, but my son and I are going to make it this weekend. My son has autism and is not good at trying new things, but he loves chicken no matter how it's prepared. He is learning how to cook and gets to pick which recipe to try. I'll let you know how it goes! -)
brinnablaine 91780 73
Jan 05, 2017
This is an excellent recipe. If you're looking for a way to kick it up a notch on the seasoning, you can replace the herbs and spices with creole seasoning. I use Tony Chachere's Seasoning Powder, but any creole seasoning will do. It turns out lovely with just a touch of spice. For a bit more flavor, you can sprinkle a bit more of the seasoning on the chicken when you pull it out of the oven. (I can't eat anything that's more than a little spicy, but I've never had an issue with these.)
noah11 7976731
Sep 18, 2016
I am assuming that one cannot remove the skin from the drumsticks and have them turn out well???
Test Kitchen Team
Sep 19, 2016
Hi there! While the Test Kitchen has not made this recipe that way, we do know that a viewer tried it and said it worked. We believe that's because the chicken is floured, dipped in egg and then coated in breading which helps to hold the chicken together well. Enjoy!
BeckySue
Apr 30, 2016
I've been trying different recipes for oven baked chicken with different coatings to find the crispy one we all like at my house. I will try this one next.
MrFart
Jan 21, 2017
Well did you try this recipe? You can't just say you're gonna do it and not give us an update!
farmgirls5
Mar 06, 2016
All the steps, melting butter in a pan,rolling chicken in flour, then egg wash, mixing crumbs and spices in a bag- it all sounded like a lot of work. But it wasn't really and the chicken was delicious. Crispy outside, moist inside!
Member 9957532
Jun 08, 2015
What if you don't have bread crums..and only flour eggs and milk
Test Kitchen Team
Jun 09, 2015
Hi there! If you have any kind of bread at home, you can make your own breadcrumbs by using a blender or food processor, or you can use finely crushed crackers too!
johnramz 3903518
Apr 21, 2015
My 11 year old boy made this recipe with me by his side guiding him. I had never made a recipe were you roll it into flour first then egg and last bread crumbs. I was the best oven fried drumsticks we ever bake. We did adjusted the seasoning to our preference. My boy loved making this chicken. Thanks for posting it.
pgraumenz
Mar 23, 2015
While I am a seasoned cook and know the steps, it might be helpful if you included what you did with the seasonings and bread crumbs. It seems this step was omitted. These were very good!!
pgraumenz
Mar 23, 2015
Oops! So sorry I kept reading right over the step with the seasonings and bread crumbs! My apologies.
Moppel
Mar 17, 2015
I baked them in a glass baking dish, and they came out so moist and tender, with a gorgeous crunchy skin. The meat basically just fell off the bone. Only thing, I don't know if I forgot something or what happened, they were a tad bland, really just a tad. Next time I'm going to use more seasoning and see what happens. Oh, and for the breading I used half regular breadcrumbs and half Panko. Worked so well. Kids loved these drumsticks.
dmroellig 4916908
Jan 09, 2015
Great recipe. Not sweet like the mayonnaise based oven-fried chicken recipe that is usually made. It's my go to recipe now!
Lots2luv22
Jan 08, 2015
I made this for dinner tonite and was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was really good and it was nice and crispy.....it's a keeper!!
Member 9470004
Dec 11, 2014
Tasted great! Will use the top rack and a wire rack to make it a bit crispier next time.
cnsmeyers 7417619
Sep 05, 2014
My husband really liked this and HIS preference is lots of crispy FAT fried skin. What a good find!!! Thanks
Test Kitchen Team
Sep 05, 2014
Thank you for your comments! We are thrilled to hear that your husband enjoyed this healthier "fried" chicken recipe!
nighthawksg 494648 5
Feb 02, 2014
done this on a cookie sheet made my own bread crumbs added cajun seasoning instead of onion powder it was ohhhh soooo good
nitehawk121661
Aug 27, 2013
tastes great but for crisper chicken place wire rack on cookie sheet to bake on
mrsgrubs 6953558
Apr 17, 2013
We didn't care for these too much, served to six people, and the vote was not to try again.
beav1
Aug 14, 2012
This was great! Next time I will use a cookie sheet. The first time I used a 9x13 and the chicken didn't get very crispy. This is how we learn.
sherrybanz 2685061
Nov 24, 2014
Next time, place the sheet on the top rack, as high as it will go (since this is the hottest part of an oven) then bake as directed. Your chicken will be crispy every time.
gomezvic4u 5481894
May 18, 2012
i make an oven fried chicken with similar ingredients (except the eggs and milk), which is very tasty, but comes out a little dry, can't wait to try Mr. Food's recipe for a moist piece of oven fried chicken. Keep up the good work Mr. Food. Victoria
S48tal 8171427
Mar 02, 2012
"Hello Mr Food"! This sounds like (another keeper) although I and my husband have been enjoying your "Almost-Fried Chicken" tremendously! Plus it was baked with (olive oil) and was extremely tasty! Thanks again for all your great recipes, which are very easy to prepare, and not small on taste!!! Have a great day, everyday! Sherry
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