KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts and Weight Watchers points for Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick from KFC.

KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick Calories

There are 170 calories in Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick.

170

Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 drumstick
Calories 170
Calories From Fat 108
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g  
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A   ?
Vitamin C   ?
Calcium   ?
Iron   ?

*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information source: KFC

KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick Allergens

Contains gluten MSG wheatDoes Not Contain* egg fish milk peanuts shellfish soy tree nutsUnknown glutamates mustard nitrates seeds sesame sulfites

Allergy Information: a KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick contains gluten, MSG and wheat. a KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick does not contain egg, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy or tree nuts.*

* Please keep in mind that most fast food restaurants cannot guarantee that any product is free of allergens as they use shared equipment for prepping foods.

KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick Ingredients

Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Natural Flavorings, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, With Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added as an Anti Caking Agent Or Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate and Monosodium Glutamate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Spice Extractives, Citric Acid, And Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added as an Anti Caking Agent.

What is the difference between KFC original and extra crispy?

Extra crispy KFC chicken is bigger, with a golden crust and more batter on the outside. It’s usually darker brown because of the frying method. Original KFC is lighter in appearance, with less breading and smoother edges.

What is extra crispy at KFC?

Extra Crispy is double breaded by hand with a unique mix of herbs and spices then it is open fried. By comparison, Original Recipe uses the 11 herbs and spices, is hand breaded once and pressure fried in Colonel’s unique method.

How many calories are in a Kentucky Fried Chicken extra crispy leg?

KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 drumstick
Calories 170
Calories From Fat 108
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%

Is KFC drumstick healthy?

The Extra Crispy Chicken Drumstick has 170 calories, 12g fat, 2g saturated fat, 390 mg sodium, 5g carbohydrates, 0g sugar, and 10g protein per drumstick. The extra crispy cooking method adds to the calories and sodium, but still remains a more nutritious option than other chicken menu items.

Does KFC have extra crispy chicken?

To get their Extra Crispy Chicken so crispy, KFC breads the chicken two times. This double breading gives the chicken its ultra craggy exterior and extra crunch, which is a different texture than the less crispy original recipe fried chicken that’s breaded just once and pressure fried.

When did KFC introduce extra crispy?

In 1974, KFC also introduced a new product — a variant on the original fried chicken that you can still find today: extra crispy chicken.



How many carbs are in KFC extra crispy legs?

0g

Kentucky Fried Chicken Extra Crispy Drumstick Meat Only Skin And Breading Removed (1 drumstick, bone and skin removed) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 3g fat, 10.6g protein, and 70 calories.

How many carbs are in KFC extra crispy?

Nutrition Facts

Calories 530 (2218 kJ)
Cholesterol 105 mg 35%
Sodium 1150 mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 18 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%