Baked Chicken drumsticks

By Nitaj3

Ingredients

• 8 drumsticks (about 2 lb total)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepperadd to shopping list
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive or canola oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1.Heat oven to 450°F.
2.Put drumsticks close together on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper (if using). Drizzle with oil. Toss drumsticks to distribute the oil and seasonings evenly. Arrange drumsticks 1" apart so they'll brown nicely.
3.Bake until browned and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.



Recipe Tips
Tasty Switch GO LIGHT OR DARK You can substitute chicken thighs for the drumsticks, or use 4 of each. If you prefer white meat, use bone-in split breasts and