Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks. Juicy and tender, these drumsticks feature a perfectly crispy skin that seals in flavor. The bold spice rub combined with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce elevates this dish to a family favorite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, they require minimal prep and offer maximum satisfaction. Serve them alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal everyone will adore!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 drumsticks per serving) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over each drumstick.
- Arrange drumsticks on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Brush each drumstick generously with BBQ sauce.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (75g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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