Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Old Bay

by Adam on February 15, 2011

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Old Bay

We both grew up in Annapolis, Maryland.

We both love Maryland.

We both love Old Bay.

Old Bay on grilled corn,

Old Bay on crabs,

but our favorite?  Old Bay Dusted Chicken Drumsticks.

So simple, so easy and if you aren’t the Old Bay type, throw in your favorite — herbs de provence — thyme and rosemary — ancho chili powder  – they all work.  Just keep that oven to a high temperature for a moist drumstick with crispy skin and you will be set.  Enjoy!

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Old Bay

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken dumsticks with skin (opt for free range and organic if you can)
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Wash and pat dry the chicken drumsticks then lightly coat with melted butter.  
  3. Add Old Bay seasoning and the drumsticks to a resealable plastic bag, shake until evenly coated. Place on baking sheet, then into the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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{ 19 comments… read them below or add one }

Mrs. L February 15, 2011 at 4:36 pm

You know I have a can of Old Bay Seasoning but I’ve only ever used it for shrimp. I’ll have to give this recipe a try.

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joey February 16, 2011 at 4:06 am

Living in the Philippines Old Bay is not really on our radar at all. But I ordered a canister from my mum when she was in the states and it is now sitting in my pantry waiting to be used…this recipe sounds perfect and simple! I will be doing this soon! Any other Old Bay ideas would be much appreciated :)

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Eliana February 16, 2011 at 11:22 am

I love me some old bay but I normally only have it in seafood. Will have to try is on some chicken soon because this look delish.

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Heather February 16, 2011 at 11:52 am

Hmmm. Better not let Josh see this… :)

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Murasaki Shikibu February 16, 2011 at 1:14 pm

A recipe for two is really nice. Most recipes are for more people. This sounds really yummy. :)

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inspiredtaste February 17, 2011 at 8:07 am

Mrs. L – We love Old Bay with shrimp too, but you must try with chicken – the flavor is slightly softer with the butter and skin (that gets nice and crispy) than when you use it on shrimp.

joey – wow, a comment all the way from the Philippines! Thanks so much, the recipe is really simple and a great way to use that Old Bay you have in the pantry.

Eliana – Old Bay with chicken is phenomenal – we first tried it back in Maryland when we ordered some old bay hot wings, since then we have been hooked!

Heather – I don’t know, you may want to show him, it could gain us some points!

Murasaki Shikibu – thanks, we usually only ever cook for two, so unless we want to shoot for lots of leftovers, we keep the serving size down. In this case though, it is a simple recipe to double, triple or otherwise.

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KitchenArtistry February 17, 2011 at 1:54 pm

This looks so tasty! We’d love to have you feature some of your dishes at kitchenartistry.com

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john February 17, 2011 at 2:50 pm

I have been secretly using Old Bay on chicken cutlets for chicken parm for years. Sprinkle on cutlets before FEB.

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inspiredtaste February 17, 2011 at 2:52 pm

John – Awesome idea, the old bay seasons so nicely! (hope we didn’t ruin your secret)

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Janet February 17, 2011 at 8:27 pm

I use Old Bay in Crab Bisque and my son puts it in clam chowder. Costco has it in giant containers.

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Min {Honest Vanilla} February 17, 2011 at 10:41 pm

Wow gotta give this recipe a try! Oh sprinkle it on popcorns too, trust me :)

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Jamie K February 21, 2011 at 4:13 pm

I haven’t even gone through the rest of your site but by this post alone I think this is now one of my favorites. Oh, how this temporarily displaced Maryland girl loves, loves, loves Old Bay. I’ve managed to convert some Wisconsin natives (and my Ohio-born fiance) to the magic of Old Bay wings.

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inspiredtaste February 22, 2011 at 8:43 am

Jamie K – Oh you must continue to convert others to love Old Bay! Spread the love! Thank you for the comment!!!
~Joanne and Adam

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Erin February 24, 2011 at 7:05 pm

I made this tonight, but with boneless skinless chicken instead. It was phenomenal! Thanks guys!

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inspiredtaste March 1, 2011 at 7:53 am

Awesome! Thanks, Erin!

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k.c. July 16, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I’m going to give it a try,Kelton…

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Casey October 4, 2011 at 2:26 pm

I have made this now 3 times for my family (including 2 children under 6) and we gobble them up each time! thanks for this simple and goto delight that u have shared!

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inspiredtaste October 5, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Yay! You made our day, Casey! So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe!
-Joanne and Adam

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stephanie October 30, 2011 at 9:10 pm

yummm…just made this. Thank you!

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