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Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Juicy oven baked BBQ chicken drumsticks with sticky, caramelized barbecue glaze and bold flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat chicken drumsticks dry and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Arrange drumsticks on the rack in a single layer.
  5. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  6. Mix barbecue sauce with brown sugar if using.
  7. Brush drumsticks with BBQ sauce and bake 15 minutes.
  8. Flip, brush again, and bake another 10–15 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

For extra char, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.