Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Place chicken drumsticks in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag, removing excess air, and massage the oil into the chicken to ensure even coating. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, meticulously combine the paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed. Pour this vibrant spice mixture into the bag with the chicken. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Seal the bag tightly and vigorously toss the drumsticks to ensure they are completely and evenly coated with the Cajun spice blend. The more thorough the coating, the more flavorful the result! (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully transfer the drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet, discarding the plastic bag responsibly. Arrange them in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This should take approximately 25 minutes. For accuracy, use an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (Bake time: 25 minutes)

Recipe View For an extra crispy skin, position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil the chicken drumsticks for 3-5 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning. The skin should be beautifully browned and irresistibly crispy. (Broil time: 5 minutes)