Preheat the oven to 300F (150C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Grease or spray the rack with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
In a paper or resealable plastic bag, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, salt, pepper, cayanne and nutritional yeast (optional), and shake well. Add the drumsticks to the bag and shake until they are well coated with the spice mixture.
Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking rack and cook for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, raise the oven heat to 400F (200C). Brush the drumsticks with the melted butter and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Crispy Smoked Paprika Drumsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie keto diet.
Make it Paleo/Dairy Free: Use ghee if tolerated or replace with tallow or lard.Recipe Tip: To get the chicken even crispier, set your oven to broil for the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking.