Ingredients
Scale
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and then mix in the garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are evenly coated with the butter mixture.
- Place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg