Description
Chicken drumsticks bring classic comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal prep and maximum flavor. These juicy drumsticks roast perfectly golden and seasoned, delivering a simple meal that satisfies hungry family members in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the oven to precisely 425°F, ensuring your rack sits in the middle position for even heat distribution.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, plus 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Roll each of the 8 drumsticks through the spice blend, massaging the seasonings into every surface of the meat to guarantee maximum flavor absorption.
- Arrange the coated drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning them with slight separation to allow hot air circulation around each piece.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 35 minutes, creating a golden exterior that seals in the chicken’s natural moisture.
- Verify doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a drumstick, confirming the internal temperature has reached a safe 165°F.
- Remove the baking sheet and let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Always pat drumsticks completely dry before seasoning to help create a crispy exterior that seals in moisture.
- Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after baking so juices redistribute throughout the meat, keeping it tender and succulent.
- For extra crispiness, place drumsticks on a wire rack over the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the entire piece of chicken.
- Consider using bone-in, skin-on drumsticks for maximum flavor and preventing the meat from drying out during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg