Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

By Good Ranchers

• July 31, 2026

Ingredients

  • Good Ranchers Chicken Drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper. Pat the drumsticks dry, then arrange them in a single layer on the pan.
  • Make the seasoning paste: In a medium bowl, use a fork or spatula to combine the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the seasoning paste.
  • Bake the drumsticks uncovered, without flipping, for about 40 minutes, until they are cooked through and their internal temperature (without touching a bone) reaches a minimum of 165°F
  • Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush. Serve immediately with any choice of sides.