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tender and juicy chicken drumsticks
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Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Easy baked chicken drumsticks recipe will come out crispy yet deliciously juicy and tender with minimal prep-work.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Jane and Sonja

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 1 dozen chicken drumsticks
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp Vegeta or other Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 380F.
  • Remove drumsticks from packaging and wash. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the drumsticks in a bowl or large plate to dash with salt and pepper.
  • Mix Vegeta (or other Italian seasoning) and red paprika together in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle over all sides of the drumsticks.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle paper with vegetable oil.
  • Place prepared drumsticks on parchment paper.
  • Bake at 380F, uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Flip and bake for another 30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  • Pierce with a knife. If red juices are released, leave drumsticks to cook longer.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 226mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg