Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks are an easy-to-make dish with golden, crunchy skin and juicy meat, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 pieces chicken drumsticks (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- spray Oil spray
Seasoning
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 5 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 4.5 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp baking powder (makes them crispier, DO NOT confuse with baking soda / bi-carb) (Note 3)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a tray with foil, then place a rack on the tray.
Seasoning
- Mix the seasoning ingredients in a shallow bowl.
Coating
- Toss the drumsticks in the olive oil, stretching and pulling the skin to cover as much of the flesh as possible.
- Coat each drumstick in the seasoning mixture and shake off the excess. Place on the rack.
- Generously spray the drumsticks with oil.
Baking
- Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through.
- Increase the oven temperature to 220°C / 430°F (200°C fan) and bake for a further 15 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in the oven for a few minutes to restore their crispiness. Make sure to fully coat the drumsticks in oil and seasoning for the best flavor and crispiness. Use a rack on the baking tray to keep the heat circulating around the chicken for even cooking. Don’t skip the baking powder; it helps create a crunchier skin.