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Fried Drumettes With Apple Barbecue Dipping Sauce

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 pounds chicken drumettes
  • 1 quart whole buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Apple Barbecue Dipping Sauce recipe follows

Method
 

  1. In a large glass bowl, combine drumettes, buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for
 3 hours.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon pepper.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 3 inches. Heat oil to 350°.
  4. Remove drumettes from buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drain. Dredge drumettes in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Apple Barbecue Dipping Sauce.