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Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Ingredients
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6 medium chicken drumsticks, skin-on
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
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2 cups whole buttermilk
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 teaspoons Buffalo-style hot sauce
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons salt-free Creole seasoning
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Olive oil cooking spray
Directions
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Place chicken on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken all over with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
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Whisk buttermilk, eggs and hot sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Combine flour, Creole seasoning and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a separate medium bowl.
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
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Preheat air fryer to 365°F for 2 minutes. Lightly coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray.
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Fit a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Dredge 1 drumstick in the flour mixture, then dip in the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off; dredge again in the flour mixture until well coated. Place the drumstick on the prepared rack. Repeat the procedure with the remaining drumsticks.
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
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Working in batches, place the drumsticks in the prepared basket, making sure they are evenly spread apart. Cook for 10 minutes. Coat each drumstick with cooking spray, making sure to cover any visible flour. Gently flip the drumsticks; cook until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; serve immediately.
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Equipment
Air fryer
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
327 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 drumstick | |
Calories 327 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 29g | 58% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 171mg | 57% |
Vitamin A 155IU | 3% |
Vitamin D 25IU | 6% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 4% |
Folate 135mcg | 34% |
Vitamin K 4mcg | 3% |
Sodium 537mg | 23% |
Calcium 49mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Magnesium 39mg | 9% |
Potassium 370mg | 8% |
Zinc 2mg | 18% |
Vitamin B12 1mcg | 42% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.