Baked Chicken Legs Drumsticks

I made these chicken drumsticks for dinner tonight and the entire family loved them. I brushed them with avocado oil rather than butter, and seasoned them with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a little Italian seasoning. I baked them at 425 for about 45 minutes and then stuck them under the broiler for four minutes or so to crisp the skin up. I paired them with fresh sauteed garlic green beans for a delicious, easy meal.

Decent recipe, made these twice using 1.5 lbs chicken drumsticks and grass fed salted butter. First time used my smaller oven, house filled with smoke within 5 minutes, so much splatter all over my oven and had to deep clean it before it could be used again without smoking. Chicken had bad smoke flavor by the time it was finished cooking. Thought it was due to proximity to heating element, so next attempt I used my large oven and placed chicken far from heating element. Had the same issue, although the splatter wasn’t as bad but kitchen still filled with smoke. If I ever make this again, I’d cook with an oil with a higher smoke point and maybe brush melted butter at the very end and broil for few couple minutes. Also add seasoning under the skin. Cook time and temp we’re fine, chicken came out perfectly juicy, just had issue with the butter.

I LOVE making an entire bag of chicken legs to have leftovers in the freezer. These were so easy AND delicious! I put the spices in the melted butter and then tossed the mixture with the chicken. Made for an even coating on all the legs. Delish! 😋

A very simple and easy recipe to follow. I had to add onion powder to mine. Baking time was pretty perfect, chicken came out juicy with very crispy skin. Thank you for posting!

Was easy to prepare and both granddaughters gave it a thumbs up. I only used a minimal amount of seasonings because of the granddaughters and my husband said it was good except needed more seasoning… so when they are not here I will add more. Thanks for the recipe.

I made this tonight and they tasted great. I had all of the ingredients on hand and they were really easy to make.
In this post ,I loved how you covered everything, such as tips, tools to use, video and different ways to change it up.
I will be using it often.

Great recipe, easy to make and better to eat. I took it up a notch by putting butter and herbs between the skin and meat. The chicken came out super moist and I’ll be doing this again.

Hi. I made this recipe on the same day you sent it to me! I used thighs as no drumsticks were available… super easy to prepare… the chicken reached 180 degrees internally in 25 minutes! Tasted really good…reminiscent of
Shake n bake!…and so crispy..definitely a winner!

I made this recipe yesterday. My husband and I really enjoyed it, the spices were just enough to taste the chicken.

The baked chicken drumsticks are phenomenal! What an easy recipe and so tasty. They came out so crispy on the outside and jet so juicy inside. I have made them in the oven and also the air fryer. Both ways are excellent. Love these recipes. Keep them coming! 😁

This recipe was delicious with the paprika and garlic powder that went well with the dark meat flavor of the legs . My local grocery store had legs quarters 10# bags for $4.00 a bag (yes .40 cents a pound). I stocked up and fulled my freezer and was looking for meal prep recipes that were fast, simple and easy to reheat. I use an oven rack with my half sheet pan as well. I put a olive oil on my hands and run it arcross both sides of the grate and the baked chicken pieces fall right off as im washing up.

I thoroughly enjoyed this incredible recipe! I used a variety of chicken thighs, legs, and breasts and all the pieces tasted divine!! This recipe was easy to follow and I was pleasantly surprised to have all ingredients on hand. I will continue to follow this recipe for all future chicken dishes! Thank you!!

My kids never liked the drumsticks, only the chicken breasts, UNTIL now! They loved this and I will be making it so much. Easy and delicious.

I loved the chicken. It was so yummy. I loved how quick it was too.

Absolutely incredible chicken recipe! My main staple protein is chicken but as we all know it can get boring. This recipe is great and so tasty!

I made these and my men folk (hubby and son) were totally blown away with how good they were. Unfortunately, I detest dark meat (just a “me” thing), but if my guys say it’s delish and request more, that’s good enough for me!
Now, in regards to your Air Fryer Chicken Wings (white meat), I am swooning and all yours…

I bought a package of drumsticks on sale and prepared them by this recipe. They were delicious and very tender, fell off the bone.

Easy-peasy! Simple, quick and delicious. Love the smokiness coming from the paprika! Very flavorful and jucy! and easy clean-up to boot! Great for after a long day at work.

These chicken legs are amazing! We love them with smoked or plain paprika. We like to use oil for baking. The skin comes out crispy and the meat is juicy. When the chicken is baked and the skin is crispy we sometimes drizzle a little Frank’s Hot Sauce with melted butter over the chicken. Because it is cheaper to buy whole legs I split the drumsticks from the thighs and follow the recipe except I bake the thighs eight – ten minutes longer than the drumsticks. These are a favorite in our home! Much better than fried or breaded chicken, and so easy and fast!

This reminded me of a recipe my mom made when I was growing up. She would melt a stick of butter on the baking pan in the oven, add the drumsticks, roll them around to cover, then season with S, P, and paprika and bake. It was one of my favorite winter dinners. Baking them on the rack REALLY improved the texture of the skin. Delightful!

I’ll come back and give it proper stars once I’ve tried it, but the simple easy prep already has me hooked. I always try a new recipe exactly as written the first time I try it before I tweak it to my family’s taste, but I will make one minor change – instead of oil or butter, I’ll use oil *and* butter. If I blend a bit of avocado oil in with completely softened but not melted butter, it raises the smoke point enough that I don’t have to worry about using the smoke detector as a dinner bell. I’m wondering how this method would work with chicken wings.

So amazing!!!~

Easy recipe. I used a little baking powder and mixed all my spices and placed in plastic bag. I Aldo added onion powder and dill. Added dry chicken. Turned out crispy. Would definitely do again. I did not use melted butter. I cooked first at 250. When ready to flip I turned temp up to 425.

We’re not usually leg enters but this new way you taught to crisp them up has made us fans! Not often fans of paprika in my house so wonder what options would still give that amazing flavor.

Awesome recipe. I used wings and dummies as are my husband’s favorites. Just kept an eye out to make sure I didn’t over cook.