About This Recipe
Want to know what brings instant smiles around our dinner table? That sweet, smoky smell of BBQ chicken wafting through our kitchen. This is the kind of dinner that causes Sultan to peek his head in and say, ""Is that what I think it is?"" Yes — my Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe is one of those tried and true dinners I can rely on for instant comfort without the grill.
It all started one rainy summer when the taste of barbecue was calling to us, but we couldn't go outside. So I worked some oven magic instead. Then and there, this dish became a weekly favorite — no smoke, no fuss, juicy, sticky, delicious drumsticks right from the oven.
It all started one rainy summer when the taste of barbecue was calling to us, but we couldn't go outside. So I worked some oven magic instead. Then and there, this dish became a weekly favorite — no smoke, no fuss, juicy, sticky, delicious drumsticks right from the oven.
Tools for BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
To make this smoky, saucy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe, you’ll need a baking sheet, mixing bowl, and a silicone brush or spoon for the sauce. I’ve linked some must-have tools—easy to clean and great for grilling-style oven recipes. A wire rack and foil make things crispier and cleanup quicker!
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky kick)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Step 2
Pat the drumsticks dry using paper towels.
Step 3
In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder until evenly coated.
Step 4
After 25 minutes, brush the drumsticks with BBQ glaze and return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Flip, glaze the other side, and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Step 5
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce if you like!
Nutrition Information
Calories
410
Saturated Fat
4g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
14g
Protein
38g
Sodium
720mg
Fiber
1g
Secret Tips
Before seasoning, pat the drumsticks dry because moisture causes soggy skin.
Bake uncovered so the skin can crisp and the sauce caramelizes.
Brush BBQ sauce in layers. First halfway through baking, then again just before finishing.
Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes out of the oven — juices settle, and the sauce thickens.
Bake uncovered so the skin can crisp and the sauce caramelizes.
Brush BBQ sauce in layers. First halfway through baking, then again just before finishing.
Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes out of the oven — juices settle, and the sauce thickens.
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