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Oven-Fried Panko Crusted Chicken Drumsticks
Oven-Fried Panko Crusted Chicken Drumsticks are coated with an extra crunchy seasoned panko crust and then baked in the oven until they are golden brown and extra juicy. No one will believe that they're baked and not fried in oil!
The recipe
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
- Serves
- 3-4
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- 01
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Put the butter in your cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to melt.
- 02
Meanwhile, in a shallow dish whisk together the egg and the water. In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil and black pepper.
- 03
Dip the drumsticks in the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the coating firmly onto each piece. Put the drumsticks into the pan of melted butter and drizzle them with olive oil.
- 04
Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, flip then continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Why we keep making it
Everyone thinks these are fried, but they're baked! Such a quick and easy recipe to whip up and throw in the oven.