So what’s this baked chicken’s crispy secret? Crushed croutons! Achieve fried-chicken-crunch without all the oil.

Crispy Oven-Fried Drumsticks

Pat chicken drumsticks dry; lightly sprinkle with salt. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Place crushed croutons in a shallow bowl. Stir in Parmesan cheese and dried thyme. Place eggs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, into eggs; coat with crouton mixture. 

Place on a greased wire rack on a rimmed baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until done (175 degrees). Do not turn chicken pieces while baking.