Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

These chicken drumsticks are packed with flavor yet they are easy to prepare. The addition of baking powder will help crisp up the skin. I prefer to make my own Cajun spice mix but feel free to use store-bought Cajun mix.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 573 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• aluminum foil
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• 6 chicken drumsticks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Pat drumsticks with paper towels until dry.

Step 3

Combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until combined. Add drumsticks and toss until fully coated. Place drumsticks into the prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until drumsticks are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).