Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

This simple recipe for Cajun-spiced baked chicken produces drumsticks that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon basil
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the oil into the chicken.

Step 3

Combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Pour spice mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat.

Step 4

Transfer drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet, discarding the plastic bag.

Step 5

Bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 6

For extra crispy skin, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken for 5 minutes.