This German-inspired Paprika Chicken Drumsticks recipe guarantees flavourful, crispy skin. Everyone knows it's the best part of the chicken!
Prep Time40minutes
Cook Time40minutes
Total Time1hour20minutes
AuthorThe 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
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.
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.
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.