Foolproof Crispy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks With Roasted Potatoes Recipe: A Family-Friendly Chicken Dinner for Busy Weeknights

A reliable crispy paprika chicken drumsticks like this one belongs in every home cook’s collection.

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 500 g baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Toss the drumsticks with the oil and spices.
2. Bake on a rack at 220 °C (425 °F) for 40 minutes, turning once, until crisp and cooked through.
3. Toss the potatoes with the oil and salt and roast them on a second tray for 30 minutes.
4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then serve with roasted potatoes.

Tips

• Pat the chicken dry before cooking for better browning.
• Cook chicken until a thermometer reads 75 °C (165 °F) in the thickest part.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot.

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