Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

chicken drumsticks

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Skinless thighs reduce fat, while wings are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories, while cayenne is often cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black peppercorns

White pepper provides a different flavor profile, while whole black peppercorns can be ground as needed.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Whisk together olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.

Add 8 clean chicken drumsticks to the seasoning mixture.

Toss the drumsticks in the seasoning mixture until each piece is nicely coated.

Lay the coated drumsticks out on a lined baking tray.

Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes.

Take the chicken out and flip the pieces over for uniform cooking and browning.

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 425°F.

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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