The endothermic gas reaction takes place in two steps or stages. In the first stage, some of the methane. burns with air creating an exothermic (heat generating) reaction. In the second stage, the surplus methane. reacts with the carbon dioxide and water vapor produced in the first stage. This second stage is endothermic. (heat absorbing).
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with clean paper towels. Cover them with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to warm them up to room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 400 degrees F. If you are using a charcoal grill without a temperature gauge, this will take about 20 minutes.
How Long to Fry Drumsticks. A 4- to 6-ounce chicken drumstick takes 12 to 14 minutes of deep-frying or 20 to 25 minutes of shallow frying, plus two minutes of rest time, to fully cook. Breading doesn't affect cooking time. Allow five to seven minutes of additional cooking time when frying frozen drumsticks. A quality pan is a must.