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Spicy Breaded Chicken Drumsticks

Drumsticks cooked in the oven and covered with a spicy coating that gives a beautiful crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp cayenne
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  2. Mix the breadcrumbs with cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Dredge each drumstick in flour, then egg, then the spicy breadcrumbs.
  4. Arrange on the rack and lightly mist with cooking spray.
  5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until deeply golden and cooked through (internal temp 175F).

Notes

Dial the cayenne up or down depending on how much heat your family can handle.