Crispy 5-Dollar Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks Easy Roasted Potatoes Recipe
A budget-friendly, quick, and easy sheet pan recipe featuring crispy chicken drumsticks and golden roasted potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin-on
- 1.5 pounds small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh lemon juice for squeezing after roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Allow at least 15 minutes for the oven to heat properly.
- Wash and halve or quarter the small potatoes to roughly equal sizes for even cooking. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then sprinkle with half the garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Arrange the potatoes on one side of a sheet pan, spreading them out to avoid crowding.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In the same mixing bowl, drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the drumsticks. Sprinkle with the remaining garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the other side of the sheet pan, leaving space between each piece for air circulation.
- Roast in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes. At the halfway mark (around 20 minutes), flip the drumsticks using tongs and stir the potatoes to brown evenly.
- Check for doneness: chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), skin should be golden and crisp, and potatoes tender with crispy edges.
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry before seasoning is key to achieving crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming and ensure even roasting. Flip the chicken and stir potatoes halfway through cooking for best results. Use a rimmed sheet pan to catch drippings and baste potatoes. For reheating, use an oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to re-crisp skin; avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving equals app
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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