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Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky, smoky barbecue chicken drumsticks made easily in the oven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb 900 g chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml barbecue sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with foil and set a wire rack on top if available.
  2. Pat the drumsticks dry. Toss with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange with space between each piece.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn the drumsticks, brush with half the barbecue sauce, and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Brush with the remaining sauce and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, until sticky and the thickest part reaches at least 165°F (74°C) without touching bone.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.