Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Baking Tray

• Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C), or 355°F (180°C) fan-forced.
• Line a baking tray with foil and place an oven-safe rack on top to allow airflow under the drumsticks.

Step 2: Prepare Seasoning Mix

• In a medium bowl, combine plain flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.

Step 3: Coat the Drumsticks

• Toss chicken drumsticks with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
• Pull and stretch the skin on each drumstick to cover as much meat as possible.
• Coat each drumstick individually in the seasoning mix, shaking off any excess. Place coated drumsticks evenly spaced on the prepared rack.

Step 4: Apply Cooking Spray

• Generously spray each drumstick with cooking oil spray. This step ensures maximum crispiness.

Step 5: Bake Drumsticks

• Bake drumsticks for 30 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through for even cooking.
• After 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 430°F (220°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until skin is deeply golden and crispy.

Step 6: Serve

• Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot.