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BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS are the easiest way to get dinner on the table quickly! The skin crisps up in the oven, the seasoning is simple and perfect, and the chicken legs come out juicy every time!
When I roast a chicken it’s a sure thing that my kids are going to fight over the chicken legs.
I don’t know if it’s because kids just like eating with their hands or if it’s because chicken legs are delicious, but it happens without fail every time.
My baked chicken drumsticks recipe is simple enough that anyone can do this and it creates juicy chicken, crispy skin, and it’s all perfectly seasoned! You’re going to love this one.
Seasoning for chicken legs:
These oven baked chicken legs are super simple and the seasoning blend is perfect!
Just mix together paprika (preferably smoked paprika (affiliate link)) garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
The spices are simple and you likely already have them in your cabinet, but they work great together as a basic seasoning blend for chicken and pork too!
I like to add my drumsticks to a plastic bag and drizzle with avocado oil (affiliate link). Avocado oil has a neutral flavor, a high smoke point, and many of the same nutritional properties as olive oil. I use it here because we’re cooking at a high heat.
Sprinkle on the seasoning and seal the bag. Smush it all together to coat the chicken in the spices and then dump the chicken out onto a greased baking sheet.
How long to bake chicken legs:
These baked chicken drumsticks only take a few minutes of prep and just about 45 minutes of bake time.
We’re baking these chicken legs at 425 degrees. If our oven isn’t good and hot, the chicken skin won’t get crispy and no one wants rubbery chicken skin!
The meat should reach 165 degrees in about 45 minutes and then your chicken legs are ready to devour!
What to serve with oven baked chicken legs:
Broccoli Rice Casserole: Made with cauliflower rice so it’s packed with veggies!
Keto Asparagus: The kids even like this one!
Fried Radishes: They’re similar to a potato when cooked.
Keto Coleslaw: This is my mama’s famous recipe!
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: Totally satisfies that mac and cheese craving!
Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These baked chicken drumsticks come out perfectly juicy with crispy skin every time. Kids love them and they're so easy to whip up!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large zip top bag and seal. Smush the chicken around in the bag to coat in the seasoning.
- Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
My kids enjoy dipping their chicken legs in ranch dressing!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 drumsticks Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 323Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 192mgSodium 325mgCarbohydrates 1gNet Carbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 37g
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144 comments
Came across this recipe a few weeks ago when I had received chicken legs in my butcherbox and frankly didn’t know what to do with them. I’m not entirely sure if I ever want to deviate from this recipe ever again because it tasted amazing. Crispy, chicken was juicy and both of my kids ate it up (Notorious P.I.C.K.Y.). Not to mention how fast prep was.
Love hearing that, Nate! 🙂
I love this recipe! What do you suggest for the temperature time if I’m using wingettes? I want to try making it for a party
Hi Kirsten! I’d probably do 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes. 🙂
I love the flavor of this recipe and they baked in oven perfectly for me last time. Wondering if these would work on the grill?? I want to make this tonight and feel like grilling out! Has anyone tried it ?
I think they’d be great on the grill! Be sure to turn them every 5-10 minutes so they don’t burn. Not sure how long they’ll take overall though. 🙂
This was delicious. Both of my kids absolutely loved it.
Love to hear that! Always nice when dinner isn’t complained about from the kiddos. 😉
Thanks for this recipe. It turned out amazing, I did alter it a bit though. I used 1 TBSP instead of 1 tsp of each of the above and for salt and pepper I used 1 tsp of each. I also put in 1/4 tsp of cumin and cayenne pepper. They came out crispy and we were scraping the pan!
This was fantastic! Crazy easy, perfect after work dinner. This will definitely become a regular here.
So glad to hear that!
Thank you so much. This was delicious and easy peasy. I did drumsticks first time for lunch with friends. I did wings to take to a family BBQ and they went down a treat. I’m making a couple of wings for a quick late supper for myself now and will have two ready for tomorrow’s lunch. This a permanent favourite for me now. I’ve also made the Greek salad three times. I usually find salad boring but not this one. Salad lunch with a soup and I’m good to go.
So glad you’re enjoying the recipes, Angela!
Really love this recipe❤️. I have used thighs and have removed the skin for myself but leave it on for my husband.
The chicken still comes out great. Had the same question about grilling, maybe indirect initially and then on the grill.
Thank you
Hi Jane! So glad you enjoy the recipe! I’m not sure I’ve ever grilled chicken with the skin on before, but now I’m curious. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes. 🙂
Great recipe! I was out of regular paprika so I improvised and used 1/2 tsp each of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and sugar. Also, I cooked them in the airfryer at 400 for 10 min, flipped and cooked additional 8 min. Everyone loved them and that’s saying a lot in my house!
Glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for sharing how you made them in the air fryer!
Hi! This recipe looks so tasty and I’m planning on making a huge batch for a get together tomorrow. Do you think it would work if I prepped and seasoned the drumsticks the night before and then baked it all the next day? Thanks!
Hi Lisa! I think that would work great! Hope you enjoy!
I have made this but added crushed cheddar jalapeno snapd cheezits to the rub for the chicken and they came out great. I know it isn’t low carb that way but still good. Tonight, I am going to make them again and add crushed cool ranch doritos to the rub.
Can you use any other oil?
Yes, you can use any oil with a higher smoke point.