Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Oven-fried chicken drumsticks achieve a crispy texture comparable to traditional fried chicken, utilizing a seasoned flour coating.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C) and line two 9x13x2-inch baking pans with heavy-duty foil.
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In a food storage bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon curry powder, and 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning.
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Divide 1/2 cup unsalted butter into the lined pans and melt it in the preheated oven.
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Coat 20 to 24 chicken drumsticks with the seasoned flour mixture by shaking them in the bag.
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Arrange the coated chicken in the pans with the melted butter.
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Bake for 30 minutes, then turn the chicken and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until tender and browned.