Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks
Try this easy bacon-wrapped chicken drumsticks recipe. With crispy bacon and juicy chicken, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for dinner or game day!
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
- wire rack
- Paper towels (for patting dry)
- Small bowl (for spice mix)
- Toothpicks (optional, for securing bacon)
- Meat thermometer (to check internal temperature)
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil with a wire rack on top.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel and season evenly with the spice mixture.
- Wrap each drumstick tightly with a slice of bacon, tucking the ends underneath or securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the drumsticks on the wire rack and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg