Ingredients
- 1-Cup Buttermilk
- ⅔ cup Red Stripe Beer
- 8 Drumsticks
- 1 cup yellow Cornmeal
- 1 Cup all Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Dry Jerk Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 2 Tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- Vegetable or Peanut Oil for frying
Directions
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Combine the Red Stripe Beer and Cup Buttermilk in a large glass bowl.
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Add Chicken to the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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Combine the flour, cornmeal, jerk seasoning, cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix to combine.
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Drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
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Toss the Chicken lightly one at a time to coat them. You can use a zip lock bag with the breading mixture to do this.
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Place the breaded chicken on a large baking sheet lined with wax paper. Be sure they do not touch each other. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Pour oil in 2-3 inch deep skillet. Heat oil to approx 355f (check with frying thermometer).
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Add the chicken 2 at a time. Fry each for about 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown
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Remove each piece of chicken and place on paper towel to drain oil. Transfer to an oven safe platter once oil is drained.
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Place in an oven set at 200f to keep warm. Once all the chicken is cooked, it is best to serve immediately.