A 3-ingredient seasoning adds terrific flavour and colour.
Meanwhile, the secret to a lovely crispy skin is a touch of baking powder.
Read the reviews in myTruly Crispy Baked Chicken Wingswhich uses the same trick!
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But, maybe thats just me.
So if youre in my camp or actually, even if youre not (!)
heres a terrific everyday chicken drumsticks recipe to try.
bulked out with flour to coat the legs all over.
As for a little trick to get the skin nice and crispy?
A touch ofbaking powder.Yep, really.Read on!
Seasoning for Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Heres what you should probably make these drumsticks.
Baking powder is the secret ingredient that makes the skin crispy.
Meanwhile flour is used to bulk out the seasoning mix so we can coat the chicken legs all over.
Baking powder(for crispy skin!)
NOT to be confused with baking soda / bi-carb which is different!
Baking powder is a tried and proven ingredient used in mybaked chicken wingsto make chicken skin crispier.
Theres a bunch of science behindwhyit works, but all you should probably know is thatit does!
However, without any baking powder at all, the drumstick chicken skin is just borderline soggy.
But for this recipe, it is SO much nicer when the skin is a little crisp!
Spice mix Were using a combination of smoked or plain paprika, onion and garlic powder here.
Onion and garlic powder can be substituted with more of the other, if you dont have both.
Flour This is used to bulk out the seasoning so we can coat the chicken legs evenly all over.
and then coat the skin evenly all over with the seasoned flour.
Seasoning Mix the spices and flour together in a bowl.
Use a shallow bowl as its easier coat the chicken legs in the seasoning.
I find its easiest to rub it all over using my hands to ensure each drumstick is well-coated.
Stretch skin The more skin that stays put over the flesh, the crispier your drumsticks!
So pull and stretch the skin to cover the flesh as best you’re free to.
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Spray with oil Then spray the legs with oil.
It makes them more crispy and golden, almost like a frying effect!
Bakefor 30 minutes at 200C/390F (180C fan), rotating the tray once to help them cook evenly.
Once theyre ready, serve them up straight away while theyre nice and hot!
Try these drumsticks withFried Riceand a simpleGarden Salad, as pictured above.
or a bigSweet Potato Salad.
Love to know if you try this let me know what you think!
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Just a lot of staring.
