Oven Fried Chicken

Crispy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make, Oven Fried Chicken delivers all the satisfying crunch of traditional fried chicken without the extra oil or mess. This recipe combines a rich buttermilk and hot sauce marinade for tender, juicy chicken drumsticks, perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. The secret lies in the coating—a mix of flour and cornmeal with a touch of baking powder to ensure that signature crispy crust. Drizzled with olive oil and baked to golden perfection, this dish is a healthier alternative to deep-frying, but just as indulgent. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, serve it with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread for a mouthwatering meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.

Step 4

Remove the drumsticks from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each drumstick in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well. Place the coated drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top of the coated chicken drumsticks.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip each piece of chicken. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crispy oven-fried chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1438.2 grams (1438.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3105

Total Fat 144.40g	185%
Saturated Fat 35.10g	176%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 771mg	257%
Sodium 5545mg	241%
Total Carbohydrate 240.10g	87%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 13.70g
Protein 213.10g	426%

Vitamin D 127IU	635%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 2684mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 30.9%