Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks ((Note 1)); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Oil spray; 3 tsp garlic powder; 3 tsp onion powder; 5 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 4 1/2 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour; 3 tsp baking powder ((makes them crispier, DO NOT confuse with baking soda / bi-carb) (Note 3))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

Recipe video above. This is just a great, simple chicken drumsticks recipe you can get in the oven quickly. Tossed in a 3-ingredient, barbecue rub-like seasoning, they're beautifully crispy thanks to a touch of baking powder, a tried and proven secret ingredient in my Truly Crispy Baked Chicken Wings recipe!

Updated at: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:12:28 GMT