Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks roasted at high heat for golden skin and juicy meat. Perfect for family dinner ideas and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
8–10 chicken drumsticks (about 2.5–3 pounds total)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning blend (optional)
½ cup BBQ sauce (optional)
3 tablespoons honey (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon zest (optional)
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Pat chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.
2. Place in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
3. Mix seasonings together and rub generously onto drumsticks.
4. Let sit 20 minutes at room temperature.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with foil and place wire rack on top. Spray rack with cooking spray.
6. Arrange drumsticks in single layer with space between each piece.
7. Bake 35-40 minutes without opening oven door.
8. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
9. Optional: Broil 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin.
10. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use a wire rack for best crisp texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
Broil carefully to prevent burning.
Store leftovers up to 4 days in refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks, oven baked chicken, high heat chicken, family dinner ideas, easy meal prep