Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Deliciously crispy oven-baked chicken drumsticks, easy to make with a flavorful seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the drumsticks in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg