Best Ever Baked Chicken Drumsticks | How To Make Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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.

Mix black pepper, salt, coriander, red paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Place chicken drumsticks in a plastic bag.

Add the mixed spices to the bag with the chicken drumsticks.

Drizzle olive oil into the bag and mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.

Marinate the chicken drumsticks for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Add olive oil to a baking sheet.

Arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks on the baking sheet.

Cook in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Flip the drumsticks over and cover with foil.

Cook for another 20 minutes at the same temperature.

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