Description
Ranch lovers will go crazy for these baked ranch chicken drumsticks that bring serious flavor to your weeknight dinner table. Crispy skin and juicy meat come together with a zesty ranch seasoning that makes this simple chicken recipe a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a sizzling 425°F to ensure perfectly crisp drumsticks.
- Generously coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray to prevent any stubborn sticking.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Roll each of your 8-10 chicken drumsticks through the seasoning mixture, massaging the spices into every nook and cranny for maximum flavor.
- Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re spread out in a single layer without touching.
- Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, keeping an eye out for a golden-brown exterior and checking that the internal temperature hits 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving, which helps seal in those delicious juices.
- Optional: Sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley on top for a pop of color and fresh herb flavor.
Notes
- Using fresh drumsticks ensures the most tender and juicy result with maximum flavor absorption.
- Make sure to pat the chicken completely dry before coating to help the seasoning stick better and create a crispy exterior.
- For extra crispy skin, place drumsticks on a wire rack inside the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the meat.
- Gluten-free diets can easily adapt this recipe by checking that the ranch seasoning mix is certified gluten-free before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg