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Injected Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Recipe by Nashra Younus Ansari on InstagramAdded 28 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. Crispy fried chicken drumsticks that are first injected with a flavorful red marinade, then coated in a seasoned flour and egg batter before frying to golden perfection. The quick‑prep method delivers juicy, spicy‑kissed chicken that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner or snack.

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Injected Fried Chicken Drumsticks by Nashra Younus Ansari, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Inject a red-marinated liquid into the raw chicken drumsticks.

  2. Sprinkle red, white, and brown spice powders over the chicken and distribute evenly.

  3. Combine the dry spices with flour in a bowl.

  4. Dredge the marinated chicken drumsticks in the seasoned flour.

  5. Dip the flour‑coated chicken into beaten eggs.

  6. Fry the breaded chicken legs in hot oil until golden brown.

  7. Arrange the fried chicken drumsticks on a plate to serve.

Tips while you cook

Inject before seasoning
Inject the red‑marinated liquid into the raw drumsticks before adding any spices.
Even spice distribution
Sprinkle the red, white, and brown spice powders over the chicken and distribute them evenly before flour coating.
Flour before egg
Dredge the spiced chicken in the seasoned flour first, then dip into beaten eggs.
Watch for golden color
Fry the breaded drumsticks in hot oil until they turn golden brown, using color as the doneness cue.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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