Description
Crispy baked chicken drumsticks with juicy meat and golden skin, seasoned with simple spices and roasted at high heat for reliable, flavorful results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.
- Place drumsticks in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the rack in a single layer without touching.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Check internal temperature near the bone until it reaches 165°F.
- Optional: broil for 2 to 3 minutes for extra crispy skin.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry to achieve crispy skin.
- Use a wire rack to allow hot air to circulate around the drumsticks.
- Avoid opening the oven door during cooking to maintain high heat.
- Always confirm doneness with a thermometer at 165°F internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg