Crispy-Skinned Baked Chicken Drumsticks
A simple everyday recipe for baked chicken drumsticks. Simply coat them with a mixture of olive oil and spices, then bake!
Prep: 10min
Total: 50min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 drumsticks, calories 288 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Sodium 709 mg
Ingredients:
- 8 (4 oz each) skin-on chicken drumsticks ((about 2 lb. total weight))
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instruction:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the parchment.
- Make the seasoning paste: In a medium bowl, use a fork or a spatula to mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the seasoning paste.
- Bake the drumsticks uncovered until their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 40 minutes.
- Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush. Serve immediately.
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FAQ
What can be made from drumstick?
Option #1: Bake chicken legs at a higher temperature – between 400 to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. A lower temp like 350 degrees Fahrenheit won’t result in crispy skin, but it will still be juicy and delicious.
Is it better to bake drumsticks at 350 or 400?
Heat the oven to 400F. Lightly oil a large baking dish. Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper and arrange in the dish in a single layer. Drizzle over a little olive oil and bake in the hot oven for 20 minutes.
How to make Gordon Ramsay chicken drumsticks?
Arrange the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet spaced out enough so they are not touching. You can line the baking sheet in parchment for easier cleanup if desired. Bake the chicken drumsticks for about 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 175ºF.
