Skip to main content

Tortilla Chicken Drumsticks

3.7

(17)

Image may contain Plant Food Salad and Vegetable
Photo by Romulo Yanes

Tortilla chips go well with more than just salsa, and if you’re looking for crunchy drumsticks, why not start with a coating that’s particularly crunchy in the first place?

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (main course) servings

Ingredients

8 ounces lightly salted corn tortilla chips
4 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large egg
2 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 10)
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Oil a large 4-sided sheet pan.

    Step 2

    Pulse chips, 2 teaspoons chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until coarsely ground, then transfer to a shallow dish.

    Step 3

    Whisk egg and remaining 2 teaspoon chili powder in a bowl.

    Step 4

    Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip drumsticks in egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with crumbs, pressing to help them adhere. Transfer to sheet pan.

    Step 5

    Bake, without turning, until cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Read More
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.
The secret to flavorful, never-greasy eggplant parm? Brine the eggplant first.
Like hot honey chicken with peaches and a dirty martini spritz.
No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.
Fontina and fried shallots make this diner-style omelet perfectly acceptable dinner fare.