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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potato Fries

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potato Fries Made Easy

A delicious meal of Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potato Fries, perfect for satisfying picky eaters and sneaking in nutrition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 drumsticks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 pieces Chicken Drumsticks A great source of protein.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can swap with onion powder if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Try smoked paprika for a bolder taste.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Sweet Potato Fries
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes Naturally sweet and packed with vitamins.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For extra crispiness; can be omitted.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper For a hint of heat.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Dried rosemary works too.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into fry shapes. Toss the cut fries in a bowl with cornstarch, cayenne pepper, fresh rosemary, and a pinch of salt. Spread the fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken drumsticks and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each drumstick in the seasoning mix and arrange on a separate baking sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet with sweet potato fries in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. After the fries have baked for 20 minutes, add the chicken drumsticks to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through.
  5. Let the chicken and fries cool for a few minutes, then serve together on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to keep chicken and fries on separate baking sheets for better airflow and crispiness.

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