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Crispy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

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A simple 5-ingredient slow cooker recipe that delivers tender, juicy chicken drumsticks with irresistibly crispy skin after a quick broil finish.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds or 900 grams), skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat 8 chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the drumsticks with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Place the seasoned drumsticks in a single layer inside the slow cooker insert. If needed, stack gently but avoid overcrowding.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. About 15 minutes before slow cooking ends, preheat the oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
  6. Using tongs, transfer the drumsticks to the baking sheet, spacing them out.
  7. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the skin crisps and turns deep golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for best crispiness. Remove slow cooker lid during last 30 minutes if possible to reduce moisture. Watch broiler closely to avoid burning skin. For extra crispiness, flip drumsticks and broil 1-2 minutes more. Leftover drumsticks reheat best in oven to maintain crisp skin.

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