Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Make these juicy baked drumsticks with smoky, low-carb seasoning and perfectly crisp skin.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks skin on, about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack overtop.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken. Sprinkle the kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and cayenne overtop. Toss to coat.
- Place the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared rack with space between each piece to allow even cooking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking
Notes
- Pat the drumsticks very dry with paper towels for crisp skin.
- If possible, don't skip using a wire rack so the heat can move around each piece.
- Add 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time if the drumsticks are bigger.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg