Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken Drumsticks

This recipe will deliver tender, juicy, and crispy chicken drumsticks that rival any store-bought shake and bake mix. The key to achieving a crispy texture is by baking at a high enough temperature, but not over-baking.

Ingredients

• 6-8 chicken drumsticks
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. To make the coating mixture, combine bread crumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Brush each chicken drumstick generously with vegetable oil.
4. Dip each chicken drumstick into the coating mixture, making sure it’s well-coated on all sides.
5. Place the chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy the homemade crispy and tender chicken drumsticks!