Description
Tender, juicy, and enveloped in a crispy golden skin, these baked chicken drumsticks are bursting with flavor and easy to prepare. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will impress your guests while filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a meal that feels gourmet yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional): thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg