Cumin-Garlic Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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Drumsticks infused with warm cumin and garlic, baked until skin is crackling and meat is juicy. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto, low-carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, olive oil, cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 330 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Step 2: Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels. Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Step 3: Rub the spice mixture evenly over all drumsticks, coating completely.
  4. Step 4: Arrange drumsticks skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, not touching, and bake 35-40 minutes until skin is deep golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping once halfway through.

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