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Platter of baked BBQ chicken drumsticks piled together, glistening with sauce and sprinkled with green onions.
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Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Juicy, flavorful chicken drumsticks baked to crispy perfection with just a few simple ingredients!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 87kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 wire rack

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons chicken spice mix
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce use your favorite store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (this helps the heat circulate and the skin crisp up).
  • Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. Toss them in a large bowl with olive oil and your spice mix, coating each piece evenly.
    Raw chicken drumsticks in a mixing bowl coated with seasoning while olive oil is being poured over them, ready to be tossed.
  • Place the seasoned drumsticks on the wire rack, leaving a bit of space between each one. Roast the chicken for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through for even browning.
    Seasoned raw chicken drumsticks arranged evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack, prepared for baking.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and brush each drumstick with BBQ sauce. Flip and brush the other side. Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175–180°F and the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
    Half-baked chicken drumsticks on a rack, some brushed with BBQ sauce while others are still plain, showing the saucing step.
  • If you want extra char, broil on high for 2–3 minutes—watch closely so it doesn’t burn. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Fully baked BBQ chicken drumsticks on a wire rack, golden brown with caramelized sauce and crispy skin.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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