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Baked Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 - 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Recipe Tin Eats

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Seasoning:

  • 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp flour
  • 2½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1½ tsp baking powder **DON"T USE BAKING SODA
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (for easier cleanup). Place a wire rack on the foiled baking sheet, then coat the rack well with cooking spray. Side Note: Cooking on a rack helps the underside of the drumsticks get crispier. 
  • Prepare the rub by combining the flour, smoked paprika, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl; mix very well. Side Note: Be sure to use baking powder and NOT baking soda!!!)
  • Toss the drumsticks in the olive oil until evenly coated. Stretch and pull the skin on each drumstick to cover as much of the flesh as possible.
  • Coat each drumstick in the seasoning mixture, then shake off any excess. Place on the prepared rack.
  • Spray the drumsticks well with olive oil cooking spray and place them in the oven to bake for 30 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through baking time.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Enjoy!