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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
116 comments
it was delish, but all the parsley burnt to a crisp! I guess I have to add parsley at the end>
I usually have my own baked chicken recipe but I had that the other night and wanted to try a new one. And can I just say Wow! My niece and nephew are usually picky eaters and it was gobbled up in no time. I was kinda worried about the long time thinking I would burn them but they came out so delicious and crispy. My nephew choose this baked chicken over my regular one . But definitely 10/10
So glad it was a success! 🙂
Ok so these were really really good! I did use a little real good butter so it can tolerate the heat. But followed all instructions and my kids gobbled them up. So now they want me to make more lol. So I will certainly have this for dinner at least once a week! Thank you!
Can you substitute pecan oil for avacado oil
Just have that in my cabinet
That should work fine!
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Hi Christopher! I’m afraid I can’t duplicate that problem on my end and I haven’t received complaints from anyone else about it. I’m guessing it has something to do with the device you’re using or the settings. Are you on a desktop or mobile device?
I have the same problem but yours is by no means the only website this happens on. I’m on a regular laptop, not a small screen by any means.
Making this for the first time now. I too thought that chicken legs cook kind of quick and 45 minutes seemed long but I’m following instructions and looking forward to dinner
Hope you love it! 🙂
Trying it not and did 4 different flavors including yours. I also added a little liquid smoke to the barbeque ones for flavor. Cant fricken wait!! Thanks for putting this up!
Hope they all turn out perfect! 🙂
Making this now! Replaced paprika and parsley with herbs de Provence, Followed recipe for everything else, smells so yummy!
I have made these twice now. The 2nd time I substituted Cajun Seasoning for the Paprika. What a difference! A bit of a bite but not enough to not use it. Also, I brushed 2 or 3 legs with olive oil and then put in the bag with the seasonings and smushed around. I had to mix up more spices to have enough for 8 legs. This will be my go to recipe for chicken drumsticks. I noticed that the same basic recipe can be used on thighs. I will try those for when my daughter comes to visit.
I bet the Cajun seasoning was perfect! I add Tony’s to just about everything myself. 🙂
Do you take the fat off the drumsticks omg spell check above sorry
Do you mean the skin? I leave that on, it’s what makes the chicken crispy on the outside.
Delicious and so easy! This will be one of my go to’s!
I don’t have either pecan oil for avocado oil. I have coconut and olive oil, will that work?
Either will work as long as the smoke point is below 425 degrees. 🙂
I tried this last night and loved it. I added just 1 step for extra juicy tenderness by brining the chicken in fridge 4 hrs before (4 c water/2T sugar/1T salt). It looked and tasted exactly as good as your pictures, and had my husband coming back for more to snack on later. Thanks for the inspiration!
These are probably the best chicken legs I’ve ever made and they were really easy. My kids asked for them again tonight!
Yay! So glad to hear that!
I only have vegetable oil or olive oil. Can i use one of them instead of avocado oil?
Yep! I would use the vegetable oil.
Can you put foil down?
Yep, that would be fine.
I love these and so do my kids!!!
I am making them again tonight but also have some chicken thighs I want to cook as well.
Any idea how long I would need to cook them for?
Hi Dianna! I have a chicken thigh version here: Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Hope that helps!