Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; oil spray; 3 tsp garlic powder; 3 tsp onion powder; 5 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 4 1/2 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour; 3 tsp baking powder

These crispy baked chicken drumsticks deliver juicy meat, golden skin, and a smoky seasoned coating without deep-frying. A simple flour and baking powder blend helps the outside crisp beautifully in the oven, making this an easy family dinner or meal-prep protein.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time45 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken drumsticks
12
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
oil spray
garlic powder
3 tsp
onion powder
3 tsp
smoked paprika
5 tsp
black pepper
2 tsp
cooking/kosher salt
0.5 tsp
plain/all-purpose flour
2 tbsp
baking powder
3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F, or 180°C/350°F fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with foil and set a wire rack on top so air can circulate around the chicken.

In a shallow bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, flour, and baking powder until evenly combined.

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels, then place them in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and toss well to coat. Pull the skin over as much exposed meat as possible for better browning.

Coat each drumstick in the seasoning mixture, shaking off any loose excess. Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared rack with space between each piece.

Spray the drumsticks generously with oil spray, making sure the seasoned coating is lightly moistened all over.