Best 6 Oven Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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Indulge in the crispy delight of oven-fried chicken drumsticks, a culinary masterpiece that combines the irresistible flavors of fried chicken with the convenience of oven cooking. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional deep-frying, resulting in succulent and juicy drumsticks coated in a golden-brown crust. The tantalizing blend of spices and herbs, including paprika, garlic powder, and thyme, tantalizes the taste buds, while the crispy exterior provides a satisfying crunch with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you to crispy, flavorful oven-fried chicken drumsticks that will be the star of any meal. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that promises a delightful treat for your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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This fabulous recipe uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes the chicken incredibly moist. No one will guess that it has been lightened up and is not even fried! - Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 chicken drumsticks (4 ounces each), skin removed
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or dish, combine yogurt, mustard and garlic. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, baking powder, salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade and add, 1 piece at a time, to flour mixture; toss to coat. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED DRUMSTICKS



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There's no such thing as too many fried chicken recipes. Sure, you may have Mama's classic version that's guaranteed to score a touchdown with your crowd's taste buds every time, but it's nice to pull a recipe off the bench every now and again. Whether it's chicken fried chicken or a Southern fried recipe, there are seemingly endless ways to fry a bird full of flavor.Here, we take your deep fryer out of the equation with an oven-fried chicken recipe that just might turn drumsticks into your new favorite piece of poultry. Perfect for filling your fried chicken fix without the hot, smelly grease, our Crispy Oven-fried Drumsticks is a baked fried chicken recipe with a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Coat meat with a mixture of crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper before dunking each drumstick in buttermilk and covering in a crunchy outer layer again. Bake for just 25 to 30 minutes, and you'll have a beautifully brown, crispy plate of chicken ready to serve for dinner, a picnic, or a party. Substitute drumsticks for breasts, thighs, or a combination of chicken parts if you'd prefer, since the baking time is similar for all of them.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 drumsticks)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cornflake cereal, crushed
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ - ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup fat-free buttermilk
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lb.), skinned
Vegetable cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and shake well to combine.
  • Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Dip 2 drumsticks in buttermilk, and place in bag. Seal and shake well, coating drumsticks completely. Place drumsticks on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining drumsticks. Sprinkle remaining cornflake mixture evenly over drumsticks on baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 425° for 25 to 30 minutes or until drumsticks are well browned and done. Serve immediately.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN II



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I love fried chicken, but it takes so long and is such a big mess. I came up with this one, and have been making it ever since! Everyone I have given the recipe to has loved it as well.

Provided by COOKIE240

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken thighs
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
  • Dredge the chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated. Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken to the dish and sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

OVEN-FRIED DRUMSTICKS



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Make and share this Oven-Fried Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mosse

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 10 oven-fried drumsticks, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking mix
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
10 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Pour the vegetable oil evenly over the bottom of a 15- x 10- x 1-inch baking pan.
  • Combine the baking mix, paprika, Creole seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Pour into a paper bag.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks, a few at a time, to the bag. Shake the bag to coat drumsticks. Arrange on the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake the chicken, turning once, until juices run clear when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN IV



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Always a hit! People will be wanting seconds. Crispy chicken that is made lower in fat, without being soggy. You may remove the skin from the chicken if you like. Serve with Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

Provided by Chelsey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 1h20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups low fat sour cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 chicken drumsticks
6 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
4 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
4 tablespoons crushed dried rosemary
3 teaspoons dried sage
3 tablespoons garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a large cookie sheet. Spray the rack with vegetable cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream and minced garlic. In another bowl, stir together the cornflake crumbs, rosemary, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with the sour cream mixture, then roll in the cornflake mixture. Arrange chicken pieces on top of the cooling rack.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

POPEYE'S STYLE OVEN FRIED DRUMSTICKS



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Similar to the chicken at Popeye's Fried Chicken. The coating mixture works for any combination of chicken pieces. Adjust the cayenne pepper if you like it hotter.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking mix (recommend Bisquick or Krustez)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (use only if creole seasoning has no salt)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 chicken drumsticks, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pour the vegetable oil over bottom of 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
  • Combine the baking mix and the seasonings in a large bowl. Mix well. Pour into a large paper bag.
  • Add the thawed chicken drumsticks, a few at a time, to the bag and shake to coat. Arrange on the baking pan in a single layer. If you don't have a pan large enough, divide the chicken pieces and the oil between two pans.
  • Bake chicken for 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over. Bake for another 15 minutes, until juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.6, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 314.9, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 36.8

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade not only adds flavor to the chicken, but it also helps to tenderize it. Be sure to use a marinade that contains acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice or vinegar, as this will help to break down the proteins in the chicken. Include herbs and spices to the marinade to enhance the flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: When baking the chicken drumsticks, be sure to leave enough space between them so that they can cook evenly. If the chicken is overcrowded, it will steam instead of bake, resulting in soggy chicken.
  • Bake the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy outer crust while keeping the inside of the chicken moist. For best results, bake the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: After baking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.

Conclusion:

Oven-fried chicken drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make sure that your chicken drumsticks turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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