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Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks deliver crispy skin and juicy meat with a balanced kick from cayenne, paprika, and aromatic herbs. The spice blend creates a warm, peppery crust that pairs well with cool sides like slaw or cornbread. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual game-day spread when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag and rub the oil into the chicken.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir until evenly mixed. Pour the spice blend into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Move the drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet, discarding the plastic bag.

  5. 5

    Bake until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  6. 6

    For extra crispy skin, position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Broil the chicken for 5 minutes.

About This Recipe

Oven Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 1917.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks?
It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
What goes well with Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks?
About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 1917.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.

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