Description

Fall-off-the-bone tender chicken drumsticks with a smoky, tangy glaze, perfected in the oven. Achieve crispy skin and juicy meat with this easy, 60-minute recipe using accessible ingredients and no grill required.

Ingredients

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6 chicken drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
Maple glaze (optional): 2 tablespoons maple syrup + 1 tablespoon soy sauce (vegan-friendly option)

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Instructions

Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels. Score skin 2-3 times per piece
Combine oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a bowl
Place drumsticks on oven-safe dish. Rub mixture under skin and over surface
Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes on center rack
Baste with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Return to oven for 10 minutes
Baste with remaining sauce and broil 5 minutes (watch closely)
Rest meat 5 minutes before serving to retain juices

Notes

Poke drumsticks 5-6 times with a fork to help sauce penetrate meat
Use a meat thermometer—drumsticks are safe at 175°F
Line baking sheet with foil to catch drips and vent the bottom
Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper fat rendering
Maple glaze adds sweet, umami flavor (vegan-friendly)
1 minced garlic clove can replace 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 50
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick
Calories: 280
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1050mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg