Description
Crispy baked chicken drumstick pops made with a seasoned coating that turns golden and crunchy in the oven while keeping the inside juicy and tender. This easy method delivers fried-style texture without deep frying.
Ingredients
10 chicken drumsticks
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking tray with a wire rack or lightly grease it.
2. Prepare the drumsticks by pushing the meat toward one end to create a drumstick pop shape and trim excess skin.
3. Pat the chicken dry to remove surface moisture so the coating sticks properly.
4. In one bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk until smooth.
6. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
7. Coat each drumstick in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to help it stick.
8. Arrange the coated drumsticks on the tray with space between each piece.
9. Lightly brush or drizzle oil over the coated chicken to help crisping.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, then turn the drumsticks and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
11. Finish with a short broil for 2 to 3 minutes if needed to increase crispiness.
12. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry is essential for getting a crispy coating.
Using a wire rack improves airflow and helps crisp all sides evenly.
Do not overcrowd the tray to avoid steaming instead of baking.
Reheat in the oven instead of microwave to keep the coating crispy.
Adjust seasoning in the coating to match your preferred flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumstick pops
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken drumstick pops, baked chicken drumsticks, chicken lollipops, crispy baked chicken, oven baked chicken