Description
Perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks that bake up crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. This is my family’s favorite weeknight recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- At least an hour before cooking rinse and pat dry chicken. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet to allow to dry out in the refrigerator. Blot with a paper towel before seasoning. (For non-crispy skin simply rinse and pat dry.)
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with a rack on top.
- Combine all spices in a small bowl and mix.
- Place prepared chicken in a large bowl and sprinkle with spices. Turn to coat each piece completely. Place chicken in a single layer on prepared pan with rack.
- Bake for 50 minutes turning chicken after 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
This recipe can be made with any chicken leg piece, including chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3 drumsticks
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 1149.2 mg
- Fat: 13.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
- Protein: 63.7 g
- Cholesterol: 282.7 mg