🍗 Oven Fried Chicken Legs (crispy without deep frying)
Chicken drumsticks made in the oven can turn out crispy on the outside, juicy inside—no deep fryer needed.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup yogurt or buttermilk (for tenderness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch)
- 2–3 tbsp oil (for brushing or spraying)
🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate
- Mix chicken with yogurt/buttermilk, salt, pepper, and spices
- Let it sit at least 30 minutes (better: 2–4 hours)
2. Coat
- Roll each piece in breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
- Press gently so coating sticks well
3. Bake
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Place chicken on a greased rack or tray
- Lightly brush or spray oil on top
4. Cook time
- Bake 35–45 minutes
- Flip halfway for even crispiness
- Chicken is done when inside reaches 74°C / 165°F
🍽️ Tips for extra crispiness
- Use a wire rack (air circulation = crisp skin)
- Don’t skip oil spray—it helps “fried” texture
- Cornflakes = crunchier than breadcrumbs
đź‘Ť Serving ideas
- With garlic mayo or ketchup
- With rice, fries, or salad
- Add lemon juice on top for freshness
If you want, I can also give you a Pakistani-style spicy version (like restaurant broast taste) or an air fryer version in 20 minutes.
