Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
These oven baked chicken drumsticks are juicy inside and crispy outside, seasoned with simple spices, and ready in under 45 minutes — a family-friendly dinner that never fails.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 pieces chicken drumsticks, skin-on
Spices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Oil and Herbs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped or ½ teaspoon dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking tray or line it with foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up in the oven.
- Mix paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the drumsticks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Drizzle over the drumsticks and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange drumsticks on the baking tray with space between each piece. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until the skin is golden and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Let drumsticks rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin.
- Flip halfway for even cooking.
- Broil at the end for that final crisp, but don’t walk away! Fresh herbs are ideal, but dried will still deliver good flavor.
- Use a thermometer to check internal temp — 180°F yields the best texture for drumsticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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