Easy Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
My Easy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe is a total lifesaver when I need a low-effort, high-flavor dinner the whole family will devour. It's one of those simple go-to meals that you can prep in just a few minutes and let the oven do the rest! Delicious chicken drumsticks with your favorite bbq sauce is always a hit!
Equipment
- 1 Crisping Baking Tray Extra Large Size
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Drumsticks
- 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat. Start by preheating your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and add a wire rack if you have one (this helps the chicken cook evenly).
- Dry & Season. First thing, pat your drumsticks dry with a paper towel to help the skin crisp up. Then season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Bake. Place the drumsticks on the baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through. If you have a baking rack to go on the baking sheet I like to put the chicken on that.
- Add BBQ Sauce. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush on a generous layer of BBQ sauce on all sides.
- Return to Oven. Bake for another 10 minutes to allow the sauce to get sticky and caramelized.
- Broil (Optional). For extra sticky goodness, broil the drumsticks on high temperature for 2–3 minutes—but watch closely so they don’t burn!
- Assemble and Serve. Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving. Get those napkins ready!
Nutrition
Serving: 2Drumsticks | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 2639mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Cost: 15