Name: Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tsp curry powder; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 0.5 cup butter; 24 chicken drumsticks

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Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Line two 9x13-inch baking pans with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Set aside.

In a gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, curry powder, and poultry seasoning. Seal the bag and toss the ingredients lightly to combine.

Divide the butter between the prepared baking pans.

Place the baking pans in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the butter.

Working with 3-4 drumsticks at a time, place them in the seasoned flour mixture, seal the bag, and toss to fully coat the chicken in the flour.

Arrange the chicken in the melted butter in the baking dishes.

Bake the drumsticks on middle rack of oven for 30 minutes.

Using tongs, turn each drumstick over. Continue baking until the meat begins to shrink from the bone and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes.

Check to see that drumsticks are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve the drumsticks immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter-Coating Technique 🧈
Melt butter and brush it onto the drumsticks before coating with flour and seasonings to create an extra-crispy, golden exterior that rivals deep-fried results.
Double-Dredge Method 🥄
After your initial flour coating, lightly dampen the drumsticks and dredge again in the seasoned flour mixture to build layers that fry up incredibly crispy in the oven.
Spice Blooming Strategy 🌶️
Toast your curry powder, paprika, and poultry seasoning in the melted butter for 30 seconds before mixing with flour to unlock deeper, more complex flavors.
Wire Rack Elevation 📍
Always place drumsticks on a wire rack set over your baking sheet to allow hot air to circulate underneath, ensuring crispy skin on all sides without soggy bottoms.
Pat-Dry Perfection 💧
Thoroughly pat drumsticks dry with paper towels before coating—this removes surface moisture that prevents the flour from adhering properly and achieves maximum crispiness.