These drumsticks are simple to make and if you aren’t the Old Bay type, throw in your favorite seasoning blend — herbs de Provence, thyme and rosemary, ancho chili powder, or other favorite seasonings. For more baked chicken recipes, take a look at our Rosemary Baked Chicken Drumsticks or these Easy Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs.
How to Bake Drumsticks So That They Are Crispy
When baking chicken, we use two tricks to make sure that the skin crisps in the oven: First, it is important to pat the chicken dry — when you do this, the skin crisps up nicely in the oven. Then, to help them a little more, rub them with a bit of oil or melted butter after patting them dry. Second, bake the drumsticks in a scorching oven. We love setting our oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, a baking rack inset into a rimmed baking sheet is a great idea. The rack lifts the chicken off of the baking sheet, helping hot air circulate and brown the skin. We bake drumsticks for 20 to 25 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the meat is opaque on the inside. If you have an internal thermometer, insert it into a thicker part of the drumstick and look for a reading of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. When serving these drumsticks, we love offering our potato salad, coleslaw or mashed potatoes. Recipe updated, originally posted February 2011. Since posting this in 2011, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning or favorite chicken seasoning 2Pat the chicken drumsticks dry, and then rub with the butter and Old Bay seasoning. Place the chicken onto the rack/baking sheet. 3Bake for 20 minutes, turn the drumsticks and then bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
