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Close-up of blistered golden-brown chicken skin on Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks.

Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Blistered Golden Skin

These Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks feature blistered golden-brown skin seasoned with paprika and pepper. A perfect 45-minute high-protein dinner that delivers deep-fried texture straight from your oven with minimal effort and maximum crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 count Chicken Drumsticks Skin-on (approx. 900g)
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika 7g
  • 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt 6g
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 3g
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1g
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 5g, finely chopped
  • 2 wedges Yellow Lemon Fresh

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack Optional but recommended for extra crispiness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the 8 chicken drumsticks with paper towels until completely dry to ensure blistered skin.
  2. Toss chicken with olive oil and then the dry paprika and pepper seasoning blend until fully coated.
  3. Arrange on a baking sheet (ideally on a wire rack). Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden-brown and textured.
  4. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve with bright yellow lemon wedges on a white ceramic plate.

Notes

Use a wire rack to allow air circulation for the crispiest results.
Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of crispy skin.