Betty Crocker's Spicy Mexicali Drumsticks Recipe

Fire up your taste buds with Betty Crocker's Spicy Mexicali Drumsticks! This recipe, inspired by her classic cookbook, delivers juicy, flavorful chicken drumsticks with a crispy cornmeal crust and a zesty kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day, these drumsticks are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a fiesta of flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 211.1 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
Betty Crocker's Spicy Mexicali Drumsticks 124

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Betty Crocker's Spicy Mexicali Drumsticks

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • not used in recipe
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salsa, for serving

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Betty Crocker's Spicy Mexicali Drumsticks? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Betty Crocker's Spicy Mexicali Drumsticks

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a 13x9x2 inch rectangular baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 2 tablespoons your favorite pepper sauce (e.g., Cholula, Frank's RedHot).
  4. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Dip each chicken drumstick into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, add it to the plastic bag with the cornmeal mixture and shake until evenly coated.
  6. Arrange the coated drumsticks in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  7. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite salsa and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

13g

Carbs

2g