Crispy-skinned baked chicken drumsticks
Serves:
4
Preparation Time:
10 mins
Cooking Time:
40 mins
Ingredients:
- 8 Hazeldenes chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Method:
- Preheat oven to 200° C.
- Line a rimmed baking tray with baking paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer.
- Make the seasoning paste: In a medium bowl, use a fork or a spatula to mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the seasoning paste.
- Bake the drumsticks uncovered until their internal temperature reaches 74°C, about 40 minutes.
- Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
Check on the drumsticks after 30 mins. If they are darkening too fast on top, cover loosely with foil until they are cooked through.