Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Easy to pack and easier to eat, fried chicken drumsticks are a family favorite.Jennifer McGruther

These oven-fried drumsticks are a delicious, savory main course option for picnics and potlucks. Since the drumsticks are technically baked rather than fried, they aren’t greasy. You’ll also save plenty of clean-up time since there’s no frying pan filled with hot oil to contend with.

Serves 4

• 8 chicken drumsticks

For the Marinade

• 1 pint (2 cups) buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon fine sea salt

For the Breading

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Arrange the drumsticks in a medium mixing bowl and set them aside. In a separate container, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Pour the seasoned buttermilk over the drumsticks. Cover the bowl and transfer it to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 and up to 12 hours.