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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.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.
- Step 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.
- Step 3
First bake: Arrange on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Step 4
Flip and sauce: Remove from the oven, flip the drumsticks, then brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Step 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).
- Step 6
Optional Broil: Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the BBQ sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Step 7
Rest: Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
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