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A plate of glazed barbecue chicken drumsticks garnished with chopped parsley, served on a white dish.
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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy oven baked BBQ chicken drumsticks with a smoky spice rub and a sticky barbecue glaze. An easy, family-friendly dinner ready in under an hour.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack (optional)
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Basting brush
  • meat thermometer
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and set a wire rack on top if you have one for better air circulation.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels so the skin can crisp up.
    A hand in a glove uses a paper towel to pat dry a raw chicken drumstick over a plate of chicken pieces. A small bowl of oil is nearby.
  • In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, chili powder (if using), and baking powder (if using) until evenly coated.
    Raw chicken drumsticks coated with spices in a metal mixing bowl, placed on a plain white surface.
  • Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or rack.
    Eight raw, seasoned chicken drumsticks arranged on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet, ready for cooking.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
    Eight seasoned chicken drumsticks on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet, ready to be cooked or just finished baking.
  • Remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush generously with barbecue sauce.
    Chicken drumsticks on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet, with a hand brushing sauce onto one drumstick using a silicone brush.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes to let the sauce set and caramelize.
    Barbecued chicken drumsticks with a glossy sauce on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Serve warm, with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1615mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 2mg