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crispy roasted chicken drumsticks in oven with herbs and golden skin

Crispy Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy roasted chicken drumsticks with juicy meat and bold seasoning. Easy oven recipe, simple ingredients, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked works great
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels (this helps the skin crisp up, don’t skip it).
  3. Season the drumsticks in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
  4. Arrange on baking sheet in a single layer. Leave space between each piece.
  5. Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispy skin (worth it, trust me).
  7. Rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle herbs and serve.