Description
Savor the delightful crunch of these oven-baked chicken drumsticks, seasoned to perfection and bursting with flavor. With their golden-brown skin and juicy meat, these drumsticks are a hit at any gathering or cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with your favorite sides, they promise to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well coated.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg