Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks are a family favorite! Tender and juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside, they make the perfect easy dinner any night of the week.
Servings 12
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.3 lbs chicken drumsticks
- In a separate shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the egg and the salt.1 egg, 1 tsp salt
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic powder.½ cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder
- Dip each chicken drumstick into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Roll and coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or spray it with cooking spray. Arrange the coated drumsticks on the baking sheet, leaving space between them. Drizzle with additional olive oil.3-4 tbsp olive oil
- Bake the chicken for 40–45 minutes, or until it's cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
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Notes
- You can use this recipe to make baked chicken thighs, chicken breasts, and even chicken wings. You'll just need to adjust the bake time based on the type of chicken you use.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an even crispier crust, crushed crackers (like Ritz), or even crushed cornflakes for a fun twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg