Description
Crispy-skinned, tender chicken drumsticks coated in bold seasonings and roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt & pepper
- Dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Lemon wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Pat drumsticks dry very well for maximum crispiness.
- Toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each drumstick.
- Bake at 425°F for 45–55 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden and crispy.
- Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crisp skin if desired.
- Let rest 5 minutes to keep them juicy.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or dipping sauces.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, ensure the drumsticks are thoroughly dried before seasoning.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg