BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Last updated on December 30th, 2025
Drumsticks are so fun! I love getting a huge pack of them and tossing some in the freezer, so I can make a different flavor the next time! These BBQ chicken drumsticks are bursting with smokey goodness! They’re juicy, zesty, and irresistible! These make me feel like a kid again and that’s what makes them so great! This is a dish the whole family can enjoy!
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Why are drumsticks so loved?
Chicken drumsticks, aka chicken legs, feature some dark meat – which means they have more of a protein called myoglobin. This protein makes them have a richer, juicer flavor than white meat alone! The crispy skin gives texture and color, and they’re super fun to eat! Cooking meat on the bone also enhances the flavor by retaining the moisture!
What ingredients do I need to make these?
Chicken Drumsticks
BBQ Sauce
Grapeseed Oil
Salt
Garlic Powder
Italian Seasoning
Black Pepper
Onion Powder
Paprika
Chili Powder
Optional garnishes:
Green Onion
Parmesan
How do I make them?
Preheat oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. In a large bowl, whisk together all spices and oil. Toss drumsticks in oil and spices, using your hands to ensure full coverage. Now bake them!
Remove drumsticks and with a silicone brush, brush liberally with the BBQ sauce. Bake again.
Take the drummies out, flip, then brush with BBQ sauce again and bake some more!
Remove, and flip again. Brush, then broil on high for a few minutes.
Take them out and flip one more time! Broil on high a few minutes more.
Finally, garnish with green onion and parmesan cheese, if desired! Enjoy!
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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- ½ cup grapeseed oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
Optional garnishes:
- green onion
- parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 ℉ and line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup
- In a large bowl, whisk together all spices and oil
- Toss drumsticks in oil and spices, using your hands to ensure full coverage. Now bake them for 20 minutes
- Remove drumsticks and with a silicone brush, brush liberally with the BBQ sauce
- Bake for 8 minutes
- Remove drumsticks from the oven, flip, then brush with BBQ sauce again
- Bake for 8 minutes
- Remove drumsticks from the oven, flip and brush again
- Broil on high heat for 3 minutes
- Remove from oven, flip and brush once more
- Broil on high for 3 minutes
- Garnish with green onion and parmesan cheese, if desired
Nutrition
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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