Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Skin
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Skin are the perfect weeknight meal. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with the family. The key to getting crispy skin is to start with dry chicken. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels before you season them. This will help the skin crisp up in the oven. You'll also want to make sure the oven is hot enough. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) before you put the chicken in. This will help the skin brown quickly and evenly. Finally, don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If the drumsticks are too close together, they won't cook evenly and the skin won't crisp up.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Skin are a classic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. The recipe is simple, but the results are always delicious. The key to getting crispy skin is to start with dry chicken. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels before you season them. This will help the skin crisp up in the oven. You'll also want to make sure the oven is hot enough. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) before you put the chicken in. This will help the skin brown quickly and evenly. Finally, don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If the drumsticks are too close together, they won't cook evenly and the skin won't crisp up.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 35 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  5. Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat.
  6. Place the chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Why It Works
  • Starting with dry chicken helps the skin crisp up in the oven.
  • A hot oven helps the skin brown quickly and evenly.
  • Not overcrowding the baking sheet allows the drumsticks to cook evenly and the skin to crisp up.