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chicken drumstick

Chicken drumstick

Sofia Brown
These baked chicken drumsticks are a go-to for me because they’re both easy and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 288 kcal

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Ingredients

For this simple baked chicken drumstick recipe, you'll need just a few basic ingredients:
  • 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on, around 4 ounces each, totaling about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (you can substitute melted butter for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon of any other salt)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Here’s how to make these baked chicken drumsticks:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the seasoning paste: In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth using a fork or spatula.
  3. Coat the drumsticks: Arrange the chicken drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet. Use a pastry brush or your hands to coat each drumstick with the seasoning paste.
  4. Bake the drumsticks: Place the drumsticks in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer (make sure it’s not touching the bone).
  5. Baste and serve: Once baked, baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush, and serve immediately.