Easy Spicy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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Here’s an excellent recipe for quick and easy spicy chicken drumsticks. It uses just a few ingredients and steps to make an incredible meal.

Chicken legs are arguably the tastiest part of the chicken. The meat is always tender and juicy and full of flavor.

For this recipe we’re going to use just a few ingredients to make the so savory with just the right amount of spiciness. It bakes right in your oven for just 45 minutes and the results are incredible.

The only other ingredients you will need is salt, pepper, ground cayenne pepper, paprika and butter. You can always adjust the amount of ground cayenne to suit your taste.

Enjoy!

Easy Spicy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Homemade drumsticks baked straight in the oven in a mint green plate, a grey and white tea towel, and salt and pepper shakers in the background
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Easy Spicy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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Here's an excellent recipe for quick and easy spicy chicken drumsticks. Juicy and flavorful oven baked drumstick, spiced up for a delicious family meal!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes

SERVINGS

3

Equipment

  • Shallow Dish
  • Baking Dish 8 inch by 13 inch
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 6-11 chicken legs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and add olive oil to the bottom layer of the pan
  • Add the drumsticks to the coated pan, making sure they are not touching
  • Mix all spices in a bowl
  • Sprinkle mix of spices over chicken. Flip over chicken to get both sides.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from oven and flip. Bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2chicken legs | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken drumsticks, easy chicken meal, spicy chicken
Servings: 3
Calories: 620kcal

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