Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken drumsticks paired with crispy sweet potato fries. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, this meal is baked to perfection and served with a flavorful honey mustard dipping sauce, making it a perfect wholesome dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Drumsticks
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Fries
- 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dipping Sauce
- Honey mustard for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking both chicken and sweet potato fries evenly.
- Prepare the sweet potato fries: In a large bowl, toss the cut sweet potato fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half of the garlic powder, half of the paprika, and salt and pepper to your taste. Make sure each fry is evenly coated for a flavorful, crispy finish.
- Season the drumsticks: Rub the chicken drumsticks with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the rest of the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the drumsticks, rubbing it in well for full flavor infusion.
- Arrange and bake: Spread the seasoned sweet potato fries out in a single layer on one side of a large baking sheet. Place the drumsticks on the other side, making sure they aren’t touching to allow even cooking. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through to promote crispness and even cooking.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve the drumsticks alongside the sweet potato fries with honey mustard on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes evenly to ensure fries cook uniformly.
- Flipping fries halfway through helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Check chicken internal temperature to reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Honey mustard complements the smoky and sweet flavors perfectly but can be substituted with ketchup or BBQ sauce.
- For extra crispiness, spread fries in a single layer without overlapping.
Keywords: baked chicken drumsticks, sweet potato fries, honey mustard dipping sauce, healthy dinner, easy chicken recipe, baked fries
