Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is gluten-free while cornstarch provides a crispy texture.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat and is often less expensive.

chicken drumsticks

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often cheaper and juicier.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients (not specified in the description).

Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.

Dredge each drumstick in the flour mixture (not specified in the description).

Place the coated drumsticks on a baking sheet (not specified in the description).

Bake in the preheated oven until crispy (not specified in the description).

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