Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Drumsticks Recipe

Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Drumsticks Recipe

from wholesomeyum.com
50 min
6 servings

This 10-minute-prep easy oven roasted chicken drumsticks recipe will make SUPER crispy baked chicken legs that turn out perfectly every time! It's the only guide for how to bake chicken legs you'll ever need.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Chicken drumsticks ((~1 1/2 lb))
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter ((melted))
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven safe rack on top. (I use this set, which includes the baking sheet and rack that fits perfectly.)

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, which will help them get crispy. Arrange the chicken legs on the rack.

  3. 3

    Brush the chicken drumsticks with melted butter. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bake the chicken legs in the oven for 25 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. 5

    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.