Fried Chicken Drumsticks With Cumin Salt

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In


"This recipe makes very dark, mahogany-colored drumsticks. From Gourmet, July 1997."

Original is 2 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (590.6 g)
  • Calories 950.6
  • Total Fat - 42.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 12.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 380.6 mg
  • Sodium - 1712.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 55.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.1 g
  • Sugars - 6.2 g
  • Protein - 81.2 g
  • Calcium - 221.3 mg
  • Iron - 5.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.5 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large sealable plastic bag combine buttermilk and 1/2 tablespoon cumin.

Step 2

Add drumsticks and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate drumsticks at room temperature 15 minutes.

Step 3

In another plastic bag combine flour and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

In a small cup stir together remaining 1/2 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Step 5

In a 4 1/2- to 5-quart kettle (preferably cast-iron) heat oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 345° F.

Step 6

Just before oil reaches 345° F. drain half of drumsticks.

Step 7

Add drumsticks to bag with flour mixture and shake to coat, knocking off excess.

Step 8

Using tongs lower floured drumsticks carefully into hot oil.

Step 9

Fry drumsticks, turning occasionally and regulating heat to keep oil at a constant 345° F., until mahogany-colored and cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Step 10

Transfer fried drumsticks with tongs to a rack set over paper towels to drain and season while hot with half of cumin salt.

Step 11

Prepare remaining drumsticks in same manner.

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