Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken legs dry thoroughly with paper towels for crispier skin.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, and lemon juice.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all chicken legs.
- Place drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet,.skin-side up.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake 15–20 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is extra crispy.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra-crispy skin, broil 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely!
- Dry the chicken well before seasoning—this is key for browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
