Description
Delicious and easy oven-baked chicken drumsticks, perfectly crispy and juicy, great for family dinners or game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the chicken drumsticks under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl, turning them until they’re completely coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the drumsticks on the rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through.
- When golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, ensure spices are gluten-free certified. For lower-fat version, consider removing skin or using cooking spray.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg