Easy Spicy Drumsticks Recipe
Made with five ingredients and no added sugar, these spicy drumsticks are the perfect choice for a simple weeknight dinner your entire family will love.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 286kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks medium, 4 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
- Wipe the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Prepare the rub: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, kosher salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to create a paste. Pour the paste over the chicken pieces and, using your hands or a pastry brush, coat the chicken on all sides.
- Bake the drumsticks until cooked through and the juices run clear (their internal temperature as measured by a food thermometer not touching the bone should reach 165ºF), for about 40 minutes. Check them after the first 30 minutes and loosely cover them with foil if they seem to be darkening too much on top.
- If you wish, garnish the chicken with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, then serve.
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Notes
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them covered in the microwave or uncovered in a 350°F oven. Or simply eat them cold! Cold spicy drumsticks are delicious. It's no wonder cold chicken is such a classic picnic food.
Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 286kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 721mg
