Italian Hot Spicy Oven Fried Chicken
Satisfy your cravings for crispy, flavorful chicken with this Italian Hot Spicy Oven Fried Chicken recipe—a guilt-free twist on a comfort food classic. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and a hint of fiery hot sauce, these tender chicken drumsticks are coated in a crispy mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and bold Italian seasonings like smoked paprika, red chili flakes, and garlic powder. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, this recipe delivers all the crunch and spice you love without the mess of deep frying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day treat, serve it hot with your favorite dipping sauces or a fresh salad for a balanced meal. Bursting with Italian-inspired flavors and irresistible crispy texture, this oven-fried chicken will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Mix well to create a marinade.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged in the buttermilk mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off.
Dredge each drumstick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even and thorough coating.
Place the coated drumsticks on the prepared wire rack, leaving a bit of space between each piece for even cooking.
Spray the tops of the drumsticks lightly with olive oil spray to help them brown and crisp up in the oven.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.6 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 838 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 5540 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 230.4 g | 461% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1186 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 2712 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
