Why You’ll Love These Drumsticks
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Sweet + savory flavor: Brown sugar caramelizes as the chicken bakes, creating a lightly sweet glaze that balances salt and spices nicely.
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Crispy skin, juicy meat: With the right prep (patting dry, coating with oil, using a rack), these drumsticks bake up with crisp, golden skin without frying. This method works well for skin‑on, bone‑in drumsticks. Craving Home Cooked+2Don’t Go Bacon My Heart+2
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Easy & convenient: Simple ingredients, straightforward steps, and baked in the oven — no deep frying, no messy prep.
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Family‑friendly & versatile: Great for weeknight dinners, weekend feasts, or even batch-cooking. Pairs well with salads, roasted veggies, potatoes or rice.
Ingredients (Serves ~4–6)
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~ 1.5–2 lb chicken drumsticks (≈ 8–10 drumsticks), skin‑on, bone‑in Craving Home Cooked+1
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2 tablespoons olive oil (or other neutral oil)
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¼ cup packed brown sugar (for sweet‑glazed crust)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular — smoked gives nice depth)
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional: ¼ – ½ teaspoon chili powder or ground cumin — adds a little kick / extra warmth
Optional extras: a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire for deeper savory flavor; a squeeze of lemon or lime juice before serving for brightness.
