Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

These easy, flavorful baked chicken drumsticks seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice mix are nice and crispy, thanks to the addition of baking powder.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 573 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• aluminum foil
• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Pat drumsticks with paper towels until dry.

Step 3

Combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until combined. Add drumsticks and toss until fully coated. Place drumsticks into the prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until drumsticks are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).