Chicken Drumstick Recipies

1️⃣ Baked Chicken Drumsticks — Buffalo

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup frank's red hot sauce (or similar buffalo sauce)

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pat the drumsticks dry, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange them on the baking sheet.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

While baking, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a large bowl.

Toss the cooked drumsticks in the buffalo sauce immediately before serving.

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2️⃣ Baked Chicken Drumsticks — Honey Garlic

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup honey

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.

Toss drumsticks with oil and salt, then arrange on the baking sheet.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and pepper flakes; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Brush the baked drumsticks generously with the glaze and broil for 1-2 minutes to caramelize (watch closely to prevent burning).

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3️⃣ Baked Chicken Drumsticks — Garlic Parmesan

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Rub drumsticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and crispy.

In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic.

Toss the hot drumsticks in the garlic butter, then sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and parsley and toss again to coat evenly.

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4️⃣ Baked Chicken Drumsticks — Lemon Pepper

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Brush the butter mixture all over the drumsticks.

Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken right before serving.

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5️⃣ Baked Chicken Drumsticks — BBQ

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Rub drumsticks with olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven, brush liberally with BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce is sticky and the chicken is cooked through.

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6️⃣ Baked Chicken Drumsticks — Sweet Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp lime juice

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Toss drumsticks in oil and salt and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 40 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice in a large bowl.

Toss the cooked drumsticks in the sauce mixture until fully coated, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.