Ingredients
– 8 chicken drumsticks with skin on, about 4 ounces each (approximately 2 pounds total)
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper. Arrange the 8 chicken drumsticks in a single layer on the sheet.
2-In a medium bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to create a seasoning paste.
3-Next, coat the drumsticks evenly with the paste using a pastry brush or your hands. Place them in the oven and bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) when checked away from the bone.
4-After 30 minutes, check if they’re browning too quickly and loosely cover with foil if needed.
5-Once done, baste with pan juices and garnish with chopped parsley if you like.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust seasonings to taste, especially salt and cayenne pepper for spice level.
⏲️ For quick prep, spray drumsticks with olive oil and sprinkle spices without making a paste.
🍽️ Skin helps keep chicken juicy; it can be removed after cooking if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard American Diet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 709 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg