Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

All the crunch of fried chicken baked in the oven with far less oil.

Serves: 4  |  Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups cornflake crumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Heat the oven to 400°F and set a rack on a lined baking sheet.
3. Mix the crumbs with the seasonings.
4. Coat each piece, place on the rack and spray lightly with oil.
5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until crisp and the chicken reaches 165°F.

Pin Tip

The wire rack lets air reach every side, so the bottom stays crunchy instead of soggy.

Food Safety

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F, measured with a thermometer in the thickest part without touching bone. Wash hands, boards and utensils after handling raw chicken.