Ingredients
– 8 chicken drumsticks with skin, approximately 4 ounces (about 113 grams) each, totaling around 2 pounds (907 grams)
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or melted butter as an alternative)
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if using a coarser salt, use ½ teaspoon)
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C): Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer.
2-In a medium bowl: mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to form a seasoning paste.
3-Coat each drumstick evenly with the seasoning paste using a brush or your hands.
4-Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) when measured with a food thermometer not touching the bone.
5-Baste the drumsticks with pan juices during cooking to keep them moist.
6-Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chopped parsley.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust or omit cayenne pepper based on your preferred level of heat.
🍴 Keep the skin on for best flavor and crispy texture; use a paper towel to remove skin easily after baking if desired.
🥡 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat uncovered at 350°F (177°C) to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 288 calories
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 709 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams