Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
August 8, 2026 • 0 comments
A backyard favorite with deep smoky flavor and crispy skin–great for family dinners, cookouts, and showcasing the rich flavor of pasture raised chicken.
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- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- (3-4 lbs.) Drumsticks
- (2 tbsp) Melted butter or olive oil
- (2 tsp) Sea salt
- (2 tsb) Smoked paprika
- (1 1/2 tsp) Garlic powder
- (1 1/2 tsp) onion powder
- (1 tsp) Black pepper
- (1 tsp) Chili powder
- (1 cup BBQ sauce mixed with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup) BBQ glaze
Directions
- Prep: Pat drumsticks dry with a paper towel. This helps the skin crisp.
- Season: Coat with olive oil or butter, then rub generously with the spice mixture.
- Bake: Place on a lined baking sheet or wire rack. Bake at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Glaze: Brush with BBQ sauce glaze and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
- Rest: let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
