Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Skin
By Jonah Pike
Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
I make oven-baked chicken drumsticks for convenience when I want roasted chicken drumsticks with crispy skin and spices but don't want to cook on the stovetop․ Some spices you can use include smoked paprika and garlic and onion powders․ Oven-baked chicken drumsticks with high oven temperatures have especially crispy skin, which I prefer․
Prep time is 10 minutes․ I line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier after dinner․ To make cleanup easier, I add oil to the drumsticks and coat them thoroughly with a seasoning mixture in a large bowl, even if I’m only seasoning a few drumsticks at a time, to keep seasoning from falling on the counter․
Other sauces to consider include Lemon Herb, which contains dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, and garlic powder․ Spicy Cajun can be paired with premade Cajun seasoning mix․ Honey Mustard can be added during the last 10 minutes of baking․ The honey mustard recipe for this dish uses equal amounts of Dijon mustard and honey, plus a small amount of apple cider vinegar․ The same baking time can be used for both end sauces, making them good choices if you plan to make the same dish multiple times․
The oven cooking time is 25-30 minutes before the flip and 10-15 minutes after․ Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving․ I put the baking sheet on the stove and leave it there while I set the table so the juices won't leak out of the chicken․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ten minutes spent preparing before dinner saves time during dinner preparation and gives you 45 minutes away from the stove․
- The chicken drumsticks with bones are suitable for eating at home on a weeknight․ The dry rub uses spices that might already be in your pantry․
- Browned skin and seasoned meat are served with regular side dishes․
- Four servings provide enough food for a family meal without the need to buy extra roasting pans or food․
- A four-person recipe of this meal can provide two dinners this week and two more dinners throughout the week․
- A baking sheet is used for baking․ Parchment paper helps keep bits of rub from catching on the baking sheet․
Ingredients
- •2 lbs chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •½ tsp onion powder
- •1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- •½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.
- 3
Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 4
Put the drumsticks in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss to coat.
- 5
Add the seasoning mixture and toss until the drumsticks are evenly coated.
- 6
Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without crowding them.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- 8
Flip the drumsticks and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 9
Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
280
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