Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 as needed canola oil spray; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp dried basil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or pure chilli powder; 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt; 2 tsp black pepper

These crispy oven-baked chicken drumsticks deliver all the crunch of fried chicken with less mess and less oil. A seasoned flour, egg, and panko coating creates a golden crust, while the juicy chicken stays tender inside. They are perfect for a family dinner, game day platter, or easy weeknight meal.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time45 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken drumsticks
8
all-purpose flour
0.5 cup
large eggs
3
panko breadcrumbs
1 cup
canola oil spray
1 as needed
dried oregano
1 tbsp
dried basil
1 tbsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
smoked paprika
0.5 tsp
cayenne pepper or pure chilli powder
0.5 tsp
cooking salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
2 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), or 180°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with foil, set a wire rack on top, and lightly coat the rack with oil spray.

Set up a breading station with 3 medium bowls: one for the flour, one for the beaten eggs, and one for the panko breadcrumbs.

In a small bowl, stir together the dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix 1 tablespoon of the seasoning into the flour and the rest into the panko.

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Coat each drumstick in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, letting any extra drip away.

Roll each drumstick in the seasoned panko, pressing firmly so the crumbs stick well on all sides. Transfer to the prepared rack and repeat with the remaining chicken.