Deep-Fried Chicken Legs

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Place the chicken in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat them, shaking off any excess. Dip the chicken in the egg mixture. Finish by coating the chicken again in the flour mixture. Editor's Tip: Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the flour mixture. The dryer the chicken is, the better the flour will adhere. This results in a crispy coating that won't fall off when you eat the fried chicken.

Step 2

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375°. Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken, several pieces at a time, until the pieces are golden brown and their juices run clear, seven to eight minutes on each side. Drain the fried chicken drumsticks on paper towels before serving. Editor's Tip: You don't need a deep fryer to make fried chicken! Use a Dutch oven or any tall-sided pot. You can even use a wok. Whichever option you choose, make sure to leave enough space for the oil level to rise when you add the chicken. Overflowing oil is a major safety hazard!