Old Bay Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Baked rooster drumsticks are easy to make, and when dusted with Outdated Bay seasoning, they style implausible! Learn on for our recommendations on baking rooster drumsticks in order that they’re crispy. Soar to the Baked Hen Drumsticks Recipe
These drumsticks are easy to make and if you happen to aren’t the Outdated Bay kind, throw in your favourite seasoning mix — herbs de Provence, thyme and rosemary, ancho chili powder, or different favourite seasonings.
For extra baked rooster recipes, check out our Rosemary Baked Hen Drumsticks or these Simple Garlic Baked Hen Thighs.
The way to Bake Drumsticks So That They Are Crispy
When baking rooster, we use two methods to make it possible for the pores and skin crisps within the oven:
First, it is very important pat the rooster dry — while you do that, the pores and skin crisps up properly within the oven. Then, to assist them slightly extra, rub them with a little 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 levels Fahrenheit. Additionally, a baking rack inset right into a rimmed baking sheet is a good thought. The rack lifts the rooster off of the baking sheet, serving to scorching air flow into and brown the pores and skin.
We bake drumsticks for 20 to 25 minutes or till the pores and skin is golden brown and the meat is opaque on the within. If in case you have an inside thermometer, insert it right into a thicker a part of the drumstick and search for a studying of 165 levels Fahrenheit.
When serving these drumsticks, we love providing our potato salad, coleslaw or mashed potatoes.
Recipe up to date, initially posted February 2011. Since posting this in 2011, we’ve got tweaked the recipe to be extra clear. – Adam and Joanne
Outdated Bay Baked Hen Drumsticks
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We like to make use of a baking rack inserted right into a rimmed baking sheet for this — if you happen to shouldn’t have one, you’ll be able to simply place the rooster straight onto the baking sheet. The pores and skin gained’t crisp as a lot, however will nonetheless be rendered.
Makes 2 servings
You Will Want
6 rooster drumsticks with pores and skin
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
2 tablespoons Outdated Bay seasoning or favourite rooster seasoning
Instructions
Warmth the oven to 425 levels F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. If in case you have one that matches, lay an oven-safe rack contained in the baking sheet, this helps the rooster pores and skin change into crispy– see word beneath—spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Pat the rooster drumsticks dry, after which rub with the butter and Outdated Bay seasoning. Place the rooster onto the rack/baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, flip the drumsticks after which bake 5 to 10 minutes extra or till an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest a part of the rooster reads 165 levels Fahrenheit.
Adam and Joanne’s Suggestions
- For those who shouldn’t have a wire rack that can match inside a baking sheet, you’ll be able to nonetheless make the drumsticks. Organize them on an aluminum-lined baking sheet, with out the rack and rotate a couple of instances throughout baking.
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Diet Per Serving: Serving Measurement 1 drumstick / Energy 249 / Whole Fats 16.6g / Saturated Fats 3.9g / Ldl cholesterol 119.6mg / Sodium 141.2mg / Carbohydrate 0.1g / Dietary Fiber 0g / Whole Sugars 0g / Protein 23.5g
