Fried Chicken Legs with Mashed Potatoes! Perfect for when you want that nostalgic diner experience right at home. 🥔🍗
Fried Chicken Legs with Mashed Potatoes Recipe 🍗🥔
Ingredients
For the Chicken Legs:
4 chicken drumsticks
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk (add more if needed for creaminess)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl. Pour the buttermilk over them, making sure they’re fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for extra flavor.
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot. Add the butter and 1/2 cup of milk. Mash thoroughly, adding additional milk if needed until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Coat the Chicken:
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and salt and pepper.
Fry the Chicken:
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Take the marinated chicken legs out of the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Roll each leg in the seasoned flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
Carefully place each coated leg in the hot oil, frying in batches for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the crispy fried chicken legs next to a generous serving of creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving, based on 4 servings): Approximately 400 calories, 20g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 20g fat.
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
Enjoy this hearty, flavorful meal!