Description
Deliciously crispy baked chicken drumsticks that are juicy on the inside and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Seasoning blend (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F.
- Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Set up a simple dipping line: eggs in one bowl, crumbs in another.
- Dip each drumstick in egg, let the excess drip off, then roll and press into the crumb mixture.
- Place on a rack over a foil-lined sheet pan and lightly drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until cooked through.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust seasonings based on preference. Pair with coleslaw, roasted veggies, or mac and cheese for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, drumsticks, baked, crispy, dinner