Name: Truly Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs); 1 cup cornflakes (crushed to fine crumbs); 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp butter (melted); 1 large egg, beaten

Truly Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

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Achieve golden, flaky chicken using cornflakes for a unique crispy coating. This oil-free method ensures juicy, flavorful drumsticks with a gradient of color and smoky-sweet notes from paprika. Perfect for American-style comfort food without excess oil.

Author: Samantha Jones
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 35
Total Time: 45
Yield: 4 drumsticks
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
1 cup cornflakes (crushed to fine crumbs)
1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp butter (melted)
1 large egg, beaten

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Arrange drumsticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet
In a bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, paprika, and garlic powder
Dip each drumstick into beaten egg, coating evenly
Press cornflake mixture into chicken until well adhered
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the chicken
Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through

Notes

Use skin-on chicken for extra juiciness
For vegan option, substitute egg with 1/3 cup buttermilk or flaxseed gel
Cornflakes can be replaced with panko or crushed rice crackers
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to maintain crispiness

Find it online: https://kindeat.com/truly-crispy-oven-fried-chicken/