Overview of Chicken Drumsticks
Easy chicken drumsticks recipes perfect for every occasion. From quick weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, these flavorful and simple dishes will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Below are 5 simple, tasty recipes—each with different flavors and cooking styles—that will keep your taste buds happy no matter the occasion.
1. Classic Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients of Chicken Drumsticks:
* 8 chicken drumsticks
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions of Chicken Drumsticks:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat drumsticks dry. In a large bowl, combine all of these: like olive oil or ghee, salt, pepper, powdered garlic, paprika, and oregano.
3. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
5. Serve with salad or roasted veggies.
2. Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 11 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients:
* 8 chicken drumsticks
* ¼ cup honey
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the drumsticks in a baking dish and cover them with marinade.
4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until sticky and caramelized.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and onion’s chopped spring.
3. Spicy Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 15 mins (plus marination) Cook Time: 30 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients:
* 8 drumsticks
* ½ cup plain yogurt
* 2 tbsp tandoori masala
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
* 1 tsp chili powder
* Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, and salt.
2. Marinate drumsticks for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Put the drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake them for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them once.
5. Serve with onion’s sliced & lemon wedges.
4. BBQ Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 10 mins (plus marination) Cook Time: 20–25 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients:
* 8 drumsticks
* ½ cup BBQ sauce
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Combine BBQ sauce, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate drumsticks for 1 hour.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill drumsticks for 20–25 minutes, turning frequently and basting with extra BBQ sauce.
5. Serve it hot with corn on the cob or coleslaw..
5. Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients:
* 8 drumsticks
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
2. Toss drumsticks in oil and spices.
3. single-layer air fryer basket.
4. Cook for 25 minutes, shaking basket halfway, until crispy and cooked inside.
5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips for Perfect Drumsticks Every Time:
* To help flavors stay, pat dry the chicken before marinating.
* Check for an interior temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
* Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
* Let cooked drumsticks rest 5 minutes before serving.
