Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Last updated on December 24th, 2025
Drumsticks are loved by all, especially kids – and they’re usually always on sale! These Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks are super easy to make and bursting with lemon and garlic flavor! Just toss everything into the oven, and you’ve got a lovely weeknight dinner for your family! These would go super well with any potato, salad, even some pasta!
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Why are drumsticks so fun to eat?
I feel like this specific cut of chicken brings out the inner child in us! When my sister and I were kids, it was the only cut of chicken we ever wanted! We’d dig to the bottom of the chicken bucket and fight over these things! They’re just perfectly sized, handheld, little chicken legs – usually boasting a good amount of juicy white meat on them! When the skin is nice and crispy, I mean – YUM! Ya can’t beat it! Now I get to make them for my kids, so it’s extra special! These are also so versatile! You can do just about any flavor, and they can be air fried, oven baked and smoked! Lots of opportunity here.
Did you know?
The skin on the drumsticks help to keep the juice inside and stops the meat from drying out! The fat renders slowly and that skin gets nice and crispy!
What ingredients do I need to make these?
Chicken Drumsticks
Garlic
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Italian Seasoning
Crushed Red Pepper
Salt
Black Pepper
For serving:
Parsley
Parmesan
How do I make them?
Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to a bowl, whisk to combine. Add drumsticks, then use your hands to toss and coat them well. Put a lid on the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, add drumsticks in a single layer, and bake.
Broil on high for several minutes, until skin gets a nice golden-brown color. Remove from oven and serve Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks with fresh parsley & parmesan. Enjoy!
Side ideas for this recipe:
Check out some of my other drumstick recipes!
Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tbsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- cooking spray
Optional garnishes:
- parmesan
- parsley
Instructions
- Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to a bowl, whisk to combine.
- Add drumsticks and toss with your hands until thoroughly coated. Put a lid on the bowl or move to Tupperware with a tight-fitting lid, then refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 ℉.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and add drumsticks in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Broil on high for 5-7 minutes, until skin gets a nice golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and serve with fresh parsley and parmesan.
Nutrition
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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