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Oven Fried Chicken: The Crispy Healthy Recipe
Youssef Hb

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

This wholesome, oven-fried chicken achieves a perfectly golden and crunchy exterior without the need for deep-frying in oil. By utilizing a Greek yogurt marinade, the drumsticks remain incredibly juicy and tender, while the baking rack method ensures air circulation for a crispy skin all around. It is an easy, family-friendly dinner solution for busy weeknights that delivers consistent, crowd-pleasing results every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 6 pieces Chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Ground paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)

Method
 

  1. Whisk the Greek yogurt and kosher salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Add chicken drumsticks to the yogurt mixture and toss until thoroughly coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to marinate.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and a cooling rack.
  5. Spray the cooling rack lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Mix flour, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
  7. Remove drumsticks from marinade, dredge in the flour mixture, and place on the prepared rack.
  8. Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

Use full-fat Greek yogurt for maximum moisture. Ensure you use a cooling rack to allow airflow for extra crispiness. For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.