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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Baked BBQ chicken drumsticks with a simple seasoning blend and sweet barbecue sauce. Easy, budget-friendly, and ready in under an hour.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: American

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 serving

Calories: 452 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pound - chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon - smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon - garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon - onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon - chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon - kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon - ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup - BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.
  2. Season: Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over all sides of the drumsticks.
  3. First bake: Arrange on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  4. Flip and sauce: Remove from the oven, flip the drumsticks, then brush generously with BBQ sauce.
  5. Second bake: Return to the oven and bake for another 5–10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach a minimum of 165°F (74°C), but for optimal tenderness, bake until they reach about 170°F (77°C).
  6. Optional Broil: Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  7. Rest: Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Energy: 452 kcal | Total Fat: 21 g | Saturated: 6 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 209 mg | Total Carbs: 21 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 15 g | Proteins: 42 g | Sodium: 988 mg | Polyunsaturated: 5 g | Monounsaturated: 9 g

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