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Easy Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Easy Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

This easy oven-baked BBQ chicken drumsticks recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal with juicy meat and a tangy, smoky sauce.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks skin-on, bone-in
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels, then rub them with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the chicken drumsticks.
  • Place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and brush drumsticks with BBQ sauce. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the drumsticks marinate in the spice mix for a few hours or overnight in the fridge.