Baked Chicken Recipe - 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.

Set your oven to Convection mode and pre-heat at 375°F (190°C).

Pat down the chicken drumsticks to dry.

Season the chicken with ground or rock salt.

Mix well to coat the meat.

Add paprika powder, garlic powder, allspice, a teaspoon of thyme, and ground black pepper.

Add a couple tablespoons of annatto oil and mix to coat the drumsticks evenly.

Grease the pan with canola oil.

Arrange the chicken on a cookie sheet.

Bake for 1 hour at 375°F (190°C).

Flip the drumsticks within 45 minutes of baking.

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