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Intensely golden-brown roasted chicken drumsticks with coarse black pepper and sea salt seasoning. (Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks)

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Extra Crunchy & Golden)

Achieve restaurant-quality Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks with intensely charred skin and a vibrant red-orange spice rub. This high-heat roasting method ensures maximum crunch without any liquid sauces or deep frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 6 units Chicken Drumsticks Skin-on, bone-in
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika 7g
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 3g
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder 3g
  • 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt 6g
  • 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper 2g
  • 1 tsp Dried Minced Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large rimmed sheet
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack Fits inside the baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels until no moisture remains on the skin.
Seasoning
  1. Coat chicken lightly with olive oil. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub thoroughly over each drumstick.
Baking
  1. Place drumsticks on the wire rack. Roast for 40-45 minutes until the skin is shrivelled, golden-brown, and showing charred spots.
  2. Remove from oven and immediately dust with dried minced parsley flakes.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is not touching on the rack to allow for maximum airflow.
Use coarse salt and pepper for the best visual and textural results.