Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or place an oven-safe wire rack over the sheet for extra crispiness.

Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres well and gets crispy.

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil or melted butter and fresh minced garlic. Brush this mixture generously over all sides of each drumstick.

In a large shallow bowl or Ziploc bag, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Roll each garlic-basted drumstick in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently with your hands so the crust adheres thickly to all sides.

Arrange the coated drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or rack, leaving space between each piece.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the exterior is deeply golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese before serving.