Description
Crispy golden crunch oven-baked chicken legs deliver a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Juicy meat beneath a perfectly seasoned exterior promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 chicken drumsticks
Seasoning Mix:
- 4½ tablespoons (4.5 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons (3 tsp) smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoons (3 tsp) garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons (3 tsp) onion powder
- 2 teaspoons (2 tsp) black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons (1.5 tsp) kosher salt
- 3 teaspoons (3 tsp) baking powder
Oils and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 200°C/390°F (180°C fan) and line a baking tray with foil, positioning a rack on top for optimal air circulation.
- Create a robust seasoning blend in a shallow dish, combining all selected spices and herbs thoroughly.
- Massage chicken drumsticks with olive oil, ensuring complete and even coverage to promote crispy skin.
- Carefully stretch and pull chicken skin to maximize surface area for seasoning and crispiness.
- Roll each drumstick in the prepared seasoning mixture, gently shaking off any excess to prevent clumping.
- Arrange seasoned drumsticks on the prepared rack, maintaining space between each piece for even cooking.
- Apply a generous coating of oil spray across the drumsticks to enhance golden browning and prevent drying.
- Roast for 30 minutes, rotating the tray midway to guarantee uniform heat distribution.
- Elevate oven temperature to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan) for a final 15-minute crisping session, developing a stunning golden exterior.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately while piping hot and delightfully crunchy.
Notes
- Maximize skin crispiness by patting chicken legs completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture.
- Adjust cooking time for smaller or larger drumsticks, checking internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F for food safety.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free option by using cornstarch or gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of regular seasoning mix.
- Elevate flavor profile by marinating chicken in buttermilk or yogurt for 2-4 hours before seasoning to enhance tenderness and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 294 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg