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Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

This German-inspired Paprika Chicken Drumsticks recipe guarantees flavourful, crispy skin. Everyone knows it's the best part of the chicken!
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Author The Kitchen Maus

Ingredients

  • 5 – 6 Chicken Drumsticks
  • Hungarian Sweet Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Pepper
  • Butter

Equipment

  • A sheet pan and wire cooling rack OR a shallow roasting pan and rack
  • Lining either with aluminum foil for easier clean up

Instructions

  1. Remove the drumsticks from the fridge 30 minutes prior to putting them in the oven. Salt both sides and underneath the skin and let them rest uncovered on the counter or in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425. Evenly season both sides of the chicken with ground pepper, garlic powder and sweet paprika. Put a small amount of butter under the skin of each drumstick.
  3. Place on a wire rack on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet with at least 1 inch between drumsticks. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes and then serve.
  4. Enjoy!