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2) Buttermilk Ranch Oven-Fried Drumsticks

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 2.5 lbs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or oil

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and ranch. Add drumsticks, cover, and chill 2-6 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  3. Whisk panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  4. Drain each drumstick, dip briefly in melted butter or oil, then press into panko mix to coat.
  5. Arrange drumsticks on rack and bake 35-40 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.