Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep 10 min Cook 45 min Serves 5 Source

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))

Steps

  1. 1

    Preparation: Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a tray with foil then place a rack on the tray (makes the underside of the drumsticks crispier, Note 4).

  2. 2

    Seasoning: Mix the Seasoning ingredients in a shallow bowl.

  3. 3

    Coat in oil: Toss the drumsticks in the olive oil. Stretch and pull the skin on each drumsticks to cover as much of the flesh as possible.

  4. 4

    Coat in seasoning: Coat a drumstick in the Seasoning then shake the excess off well. Place on the rack. Repeat with remaining drumsticks.

  5. 5

    Spray with oil: Spray the legs generously with oil.

  6. 6

    Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. Increase the oven to 220°C / 430°F (200°C fan) then bake for a further 15 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Enjoy!