Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the chicken with paper towels.

Step 2

Place the drumsticks into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix together to blend the seasonings.

Step 4

Using your hands (please make sure they're clean), rub the seasoning generously all over the chicken.

Step 5

Place the seasoned drumsticks in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to give the seasonings time to work their magic.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 400°F

Step 7

Line your baking sheet with foil.

Step 8

If you have a wire rack that fits on the baking sheet, it's the preferable baking method, if not placing the chicken directly on the foil will work fine.

Step 9

Place the chicken drumsticks on the wire rack leaving a little room between each drumstick.*let the chicken sit out for 10-15 minutes to come to room temperature, before baking.

Step 10

Place the baking sheet on the center rack of your preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Step 11

Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees F.

Step 12

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the chicken legs with barbecue sauce.

Step 13

Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven.

Step 14

Turn the chicken legs over and brush with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 7-10 minutes .

Step 15

Serve immediately and enjoy!