Super Simple "Chicken With a Handle"

One thing I can always count on our kids loving is my "Chicken With A Handle" aka Fried Chicken Drumsticks. The little beasts can take down a dozen themselves! No kidding.
My method is super simple and never fails. What's better on a summer night than fried chicken and fresh corn on the cob?




Here's what I do:

Heat about 6 cups of oil a deep saucepan. (If your pan is large, you may need more oil, you want it to cover the chicken while cooking) Oil should be about 375 degrees to fry. Drop a pinch of flour in and see if it sizzles rapidly, if so, it's ready.

In a large Ziploc bag, mix 1 cup of flour with 1 envelope (dry) Italian Dressing Mix.

Add drumsticks, 1 at a time to bag and shake to coat.



Repeat with all.



Add drumsticks, a few at a time, don't crowd the pan. Watching at all times--fry for about 16 to 17 minutes.



Remove to paper towels to drain, and continue with the remaining drumsticks.



I love to serve these with fresh buttered corn on the cob for a perfect summertime meal~!