Description
Learn how to make delicious Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Perfect for a family dinner or backyard BBQ!
Ingredients
- 5 pounds (680 g) chicken drumsticks
- 25 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) freshly ground black pepper
- 5 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- 25 teaspoon (1 ml) garlic powder
- 25 teaspoon (1 ml) onion powder
- 25 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- 5 cups (360 ml) BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cover a baking tray with aluminum foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken drumsticks and mix until they are well coated. Arrange them on the lined baking tray.
- Cook the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Take them out and apply BBQ sauce with a brush; return to the oven for another 7 to 8 minutes. Turn over the drumsticks, coat with BBQ sauce once more, and bake for an additional 7 to 8 minutes.
- Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and switch on the broiler function.
- Apply another layer of BBQ sauce to the drumsticks and broil for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn them over, brush with more BBQ sauce, and broil until the chicken is cooked through, with juices running clear and no pink near the bone, approximately 3 to 4 more minutes. A thermometer placed near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Notes
- Marinate chicken drumsticks in the spice mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Coat drumsticks evenly with BBQ sauce to create a delicious glaze and keep the chicken moist.
- Monitor drumsticks closely while broiling to avoid burning and adjust cooking time as needed for a crispy exterior.
