Name: Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks Easy Weeknight Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 lbs Chicken Drumsticks Look for skin-on for the best texture; 2 tbsp Olive Oil Helps the spices stick and encourages browning; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika For that deep wood-fired color and flavor; 1 tsp Garlic Powder A savory essential; 1 tsp Onion Powder Adds a subtle sweetness; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano Provides an earthy herbal note; Salt & Black Pepper To taste be generous with the salt for crispy skin; Optional A pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little zip

Description

These Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks make an easy dinner for busy weeknights. Perfect for a family dinner, this baked chicken recipe delivers a simple chicken dinner with great flavor and crispy skin every time.

Ingredients

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2–3 lbs Chicken Drumsticks Look for skin-on for the best texture
2 tbsp Olive Oil Helps the spices stick and encourages browning
1 tsp Smoked Paprika For that deep wood-fired color and flavor
1 tsp Garlic Powder A savory essential
1 tsp Onion Powder Adds a subtle sweetness
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano Provides an earthy herbal note
Salt & Black Pepper To taste be generous with the salt for crispy skin
Optional A pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little zip

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Instructions

Heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 218 degrees Celsius and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or positioning a wire rack over a tray. Dry the chicken drumsticks thoroughly using paper towels since moisture prevents crispiness.
Combine olive oil with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using in a small bowl. Toss drumsticks in a large bowl with this mixture, coating every part well.
Arrange the drumsticks spaced apart on your baking setup so air can circulate and prevent steaming—using a wire rack is ideal for even crisping.
Bake the drumsticks in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check that the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit or 74 degrees Celsius for safety and tenderness.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to let the juices settle before serving, ensuring each bite is juicy.

Notes

For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg