Southern-fried Jerk Chicken

Ingredients

 * 1 cup buttermilk
 * ⅔ cup Red Stripe beer
 * 8 drumsticks
 * 1 cup yellow cornmeal
 * 1 cup all purpose flour
 * ½ cup cornstarch
 * ½ cup dry jerk seasoning
 * 1 tablespoon paprika
 * 2 tablespoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons black pepper
 * vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Combine the Red Stripe beer and cup buttermilk in a large glass bowl.
 * 2) Add chicken to the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
 * 3) Combine the flour, cornmeal, jerk seasoning, cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
 * 4) Mix to combine.
 * 5) Drain the chicken and discard the marinade.
 * 6) Toss the chicken lightly one at a time to coat them.
 * 7) You can use a zip lock bag with the breading mixture to do this.
 * 8) Place the breaded chicken on a large baking sheet lined with wax paper.
 * 9) Be sure they do not touch each other.
 * 10) Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
 * 11) Pour oil in 2 – 3 inch deep skillet.
 * 12) Heat oil to approx 355°F (check with frying thermometer).
 * 13) Add the chicken 2 at a time.
 * 14) Fry each for about 4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
 * 15) Remove each piece of chicken and place on paper towel to drain oil.
 * 16) Transfer to an oven safe platter once oil is drained.
 * 17) Place in an oven set at 200°F to keep warm.
 * 18) Once all the chicken is cooked, it is best to serve immediately.