Easy High Protein Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

from RecipeTin Eats Added: December 16, 2025

This is a simple baked chicken drumsticks recipe with a 3-ingredient seasoning for terrific flavour and colour. The secret to crispy skin is a touch of baking powder.

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Easy High Protein Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
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Prep Time
10 min
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Cook Time
45 min
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Servings
5
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Difficulty
Easy

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a tray with foil then place a rack on the tray.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Mix the Seasoning ingredients in a shallow bowl.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Toss the drumsticks in the olive oil. Stretch and pull the skin on each drumstick to cover as much of the flesh as possible.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Coat a drumstick in the Seasoning then shake the excess off well. Place on the rack. Repeat with remaining drumsticks.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Spray the legs generously with oil.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Increase the oven to 220°C / 430°F (200°C fan) then bake for a further 15 minutes or until the skin is crispy.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Enjoy!

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395
calories
33g
protein
10g
carbs
24g
fat

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