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Irresistible Sticky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks in 45 Minutes

sticky BBQ chicken drumsticks
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Sticky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for dinner or game day. These oven-baked drumsticks are coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze, resulting in crispy skin and juicy meat.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2–3 lbs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
  • 2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (optional but helps crisp the skin).
  2. Pat drumsticks dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
  3. Arrange drumsticks on the sheet (or rack) with space between them. Bake 25 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire.
  5. Brush drumsticks with the BBQ glaze. Bake 10 minutes, flip, brush again, and bake 10 more minutes.
  6. For extra caramelization, broil 1–2 minutes (watch closely) until sticky and slightly charred.
  7. Rest 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • For extra caramelization, broil drumsticks for 1–2 minutes.
  • Refrigerate leftovers airtight for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in oven at 375°F for 10–12 minutes or air fryer at 375°F for 6–8 minutes.
  • Freeze cooked drumsticks up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat in oven.

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