Easy, Budget-friendly Chicken Drumsticks: perfect for kids - Autumn All Year

Easy, Budget-friendly Chicken Drumsticks: perfect for kids

• Serves: 1
• Prep time: 10 mins
• Cook time: 20-45 mins

Ingredients

1. 6 chicken drumsticks
2. 1 tbsp avocado oil or rendered bacon fat
3. Salt and Pepper
4. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. If using a conventional oven, preheat oven to 425° F. (If using an air fryer, no need to preheat - skip this step)
2. Combine oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss with drumsticks.
3. Add coated drumsticks to air fryer basked (or place on baking sheet if using conventional oven).
4. If using an air fryer, set the temp to 400 and the timer to 20 mins. If using a conventional oven, bake in preheated oven for approximately 40 mins.
5. As with any chicken, cooking to temp is important. After specified time, use an instant read thermometer to test for doneness. Temp should read at least 165° F.
6. Once internal temp has been reached, toss the wings with grated parmesan and serve.

Subs & Adds

• If you are dairy free, avocado oil or rendered bacon fat can be substituted for any butter.
• Drumsticks are very versatile and there are many flavor options here. Some of my favorites are:
1. 2 tbsp butter combined with 2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Franks)
2. 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, combined with 1 tbsp melted butter
3. 2 tbsp butter combined with 2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Franks), and 2 tbsp garlic powder
4. 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp curry paste or powder
5. 1 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp fresh chopped herbs such as parsley, thyme, cilantro, etc.