Honey BBQ Fried Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Chicken drumsticks
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 1 cup Hickory BBQ sauce
• 0.33 cup Honey
• 1 quart Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Dredge each drumstick in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat, then shake off the excess.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. 5

   Fry the chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. 6

   While the chicken fries, combine the hickory BBQ sauce and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and fluid.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a wire rack for 2 minutes to stay crunchy.

8. 8

   Toss the fried drumsticks in a large bowl with the warm honey BBQ glaze until every piece is sticky and coated.