Ingredients
– 12 chicken drumsticks (skin-on, bone-in)
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– Oil spray
– 3 teaspoons garlic powder
– 3 teaspoons onion powder
– 5 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 2 teaspoons black pepper
– 1.5 teaspoons cooking or kosher salt
– 4.5 tablespoons plain or all-purpose flour
– 3 teaspoons baking powder for crispy skin
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C fan-forced. Line a tray with foil and place a rack on top to allow for crispy undersides; this setup helps hot air circulate and crisp up the skin evenly.
2-In a shallow bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, flour, and baking powder until well combined for an even coating.
3-Toss the 12 chicken drumsticks in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until they’re fully coated, which helps the seasoning stick and aids in browning.
4-Stretch the skin on each drumstick to cover as much flesh as possible this little trick maximizes crispiness and ensures a uniform texture.
5-Coat each drumstick in the seasoning mixture, shaking off any excess, then place them on the rack for proper air flow.
6-Spray the drumsticks generously with oil spray to enhance that crispy finish.
7-Bake for 30 minutes at 200°C (390°F), rotating the tray halfway through to make sure everything cooks evenly and gets that golden color.
8-Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (430°F) or 200°C fan-forced and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
9-Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor; this step ensures the crispiness doesn’t fade.
Last Step:
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🧂 Baking powder is key for crispiness; do not substitute with baking soda.
🍗 Stretching the skin helps achieve maximum crispiness.
🔥 Using a rack promotes even heat circulation, ensuring crispy undersides; turn drumsticks halfway if no rack and add extra baking time if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2.4 drumsticks
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 893 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 167 mg
