bbq chicken drumsticks

Easy and delicious Crunchy baked bbq chicken drumsticks with a crisp and slightly sticky bark are the best baked bbq chicken recipe that the whole family loves! An easy baked chicken drumstick dinner that is bursting with BBQ Chicken Drumstick lick-your-fingers-clean flavor straight from the oven. 

Crunchy Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

lb chicken drumsticks (about 12)

garlic powder

onion powder

tbsp chili powder

tbsp smoked paprika

ginger

tsp salt

tsp pepper

bbq sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Thoroughly pat chicken dry with a paper towel.

In a small bowl, mix together spices (all...

In a small bowl, mix together spices (all ingredients but chicken and bbq sauce)

Coat chicken in dry rub, let sit 30...

Coat chicken in dry rub, let sit 30 minutes to overnight.

Add chicken to oven on a cooling rack...

Add chicken to oven on a cooling rack sitting atop a baking sheet.

Let chicken bake about 40 minutes before adding...

Let chicken bake about 40 minutes before adding bbq sauce- until skin is crispy and fat has started to render. Flip chicken drumsticks every 10 minutes to ensure it crisps evenly on all sides.

With a silicone brush, lightly brush chicken with...

With a silicone brush, lightly brush chicken with bbq sauce, flipping its side each time you add another coat of sauce, about every 10 minutes until sauce is used up (about 30 minutes.)

When chicken is ready, turn on broiler and...

When chicken is ready, turn on broiler and broil for two minutes on each side to give a little extra crunch to chicken skin.

Serve immediately.

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Crunchy BBQ Baked Chicken Drumsticks

With a simple and flavorful seasoning rub, these easy grilled chicken drumsticks are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ. Easy salty, smoky and juicy flavor!

Easy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

lbs chicken drumsticks

tbsp avocado oil

tsp chili powder

Prepare grill to medium-high heat. (See notes for the instructions for baking in the oven)

Mix the salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder together in a small bowl.

Lightly coat the chicken drumsticks with oil. Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken to coat.

Grill on direct heat for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the drumsticks. Flip every 10 minutes or so. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165° Fahrenheit.

Remove from grill and allow the chicken to rest for at least five minutes. Serve and enjoy!

A quick and easy Korean BBQ sauce is the key in these Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks. You are going to want to put it on everything!

Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

sesame oil

cornstarch

soy sauce

rice vinegar

brown sugar

garlic (minced)

sesame seeds

red pepper flakes

chicken drumsticks

green onions and sesame seeds

Preheat oven

Whisk together sesame oil and cornstarch

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the sesame oil and cornstarch.

Add in remaining ingredients for sauce

Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.

Simmer

Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick.

Prepare drumsticks

Spray a 4 sided baking sheet or 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the drumsticks out on the pan and brush with the bbq sauce.

Bake

Bake in the 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes.

Garnish

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Chicken drumsticks have never been quicker or easier to make than in the Instant Pot. Seasoned with spices and smothered in BBQ sauce (optional), they come out perfectly juicy and are ready to serve in 20 minutes.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

smoked paprika

chili powder

salt

pepper

lbs. chicken drumsticks

chicken broth

BBQ Sauce ((optional - your favorite kind))

Combine

Combine seasonings in bowl and season the chicken drumsticks liberally to taste.

Place

Assemble

Place the chicken drumsticks on top of the trivet.

Pour

Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).

Cook

Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 15 minutes (20 minutes for frozen).

Release

When it’s done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.

Toss

Toss in your favorite BBQ sauce (if using, its optional)

Broil

Set your oven broiler to 550. Place the bbq chicken drumsticks on a parchment lined baking sheet and broil for 2-4 minutes or until browned slightly. SEE NOTE

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These delicious BBQ chicken drumsticks are so quick to cook in the Instant Pot! Great to serve as an appetizer or main, they are deliciously tangy and so easy to make. Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes!

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks cooked in an easy homemade BBQ sauce and then grilled to crispy, smokey perfection! An easy recipe that&#x27;s always a crowd pleaser.

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

tomato sauce

sugar

Tablespoons white vinegar

mustard

chicken drumsticks (, washed and pat dry)

Add all ingredients (besides the chicken) to a large pot over medium-high heat.

Stir well to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then add the raw chicken drumsticks.

Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and ladle some of the sauce into a cup.

Prepare your grill by oiling it well and bringing it to HIGH heat.

Once grill is hot, add chicken drumsticks. (The chicken is cooked at this point, you&#x27;re just wanting to char the skin a bit). Lather some of the extra BBQ Sauce on the chicken as you grill it, and rotate the chicken drumsticks as each side becomes lightly charred.  If your grill is hot enough, this should only take a few minutes!

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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks cooked in an easy homemade BBQ sauce and then grilled to crispy, smokey perfection! An easy recipe that’s always a crowd pleaser.

Our Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Legs are first dry brined and seasoned overnight to get the most flavor and crispiest skin possible.Then we smoke these chicken drumsticks at medium indirect heat on the Pit Boss pellet grill and finish them with our favorite bbq sauce glaze for chicken.

Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Legs

Chicken Drumsticks

Salt

Tbsp Course Ground Black Pepper

¼ Cup Blues Hog Original BBQ Sauce

¼ Cup Blues Hog Tennessee Red BBQ Sauce

Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar

Tbsp Paprika

½ Tbsp Course Ground Black Pepper

½ Tbsp Chili Powder

½ Tbsp Garlic Powder

Tsp Onion Powder

¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper optional

Remove

Remove the chicken drumsticks from their packaging and rinse under cold running water. Pay dry with paper towels.

Place the chicken legs on a wire rack placed on top of a baking sheet.

Brine

Mix together the 4 Tbsp Kosher salt and 1 Tbsp pepper, or use your favorite BBQ rub, and sprinkle generously over all sides of each chicken drumstick. DO NOT use cooking oil to adhere or skin will not get crispy.

Refrigerate

Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4-6 hours.

Dry Brine Overnight

Wipe

Take the chicken legs out of the refrigerator and wipe off any excess salt still remaining on the outside with a damp paper towel.

Mix the &quot;In a Pinch&quot; BBQ rub ingredients together and apply some to all sides of the chicken thighs. Or use some more of your favorite BBQ rub for chicken.

Remove the Next Day

Remove the fire pot from the bottom of the Pit Boss and clean out any ashes left over from the last cook. Replace it and make sure it is secured in place with the clips on either side. Also, wrap the drip tray in aluminum foil to limit cleanup needed later.

Pellets

Add your chosen pellets to the hopper, start the Pit Boss pellet grill and put it on the "Smoke" setting.

Prime

If there are no pellets in the auger, hold the "Prime" button until you hear pellets begin falling in the fire pot. This will speed up the auger to prime it full of pellets before you start preheating.

White Smoke

Once the Pit boss begins to produce thick white smoke, let it run for about 5-7 minutes until the smoke turns more of a clearish blue color. This means the fire rod has fully heated up to burn the pellets more cleanly.

Preheat

Next, set the temperature to preheat the Pit Boss pellet grill to 350°F. We will drop this temperature before we start cooking.

Liner

Place a disposable bucket liner in the grease bucket as well if you want to limit cleanup later.

Once the Pit Boss has come up to 350°F, drop the temperature on the control panel to 300° and clean the grill grates with a good grill brush and close the lid.

Start the Pit Boss Pellet Grill

Smoke

Place the chicken legs on the Pit Boss. You can flip and rotate for even cooking as needed. You can even leave them on the wire rack if you wish.

Sauce

Mix the two types of Blues Hog BBQ sauce together in a small bowl, and set aside

Temperature

Continue smoking the chicken legs, until the internal temperature reaches about  160°F internally. This may take 1 to 1.5 hours.

Baste

Once the skin on the chicken legs is crispy, gently baste the sauce on with a basting brush. Close the lid and continue cooking.

Once the internal temperature of the smoked chicken drumsticks reaches 175°F, remove them from the Pit Boss and place on a serving tray

Serve

Serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.

Smoking the Chicken Drumsticks on the Pit Boss Pellet Grill

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Crunchy Air Fried BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe - delicious, tender, juicy BBQ chicken drumsticks with a crisp, crunchy air fried crust!

Crunchy Air Fried BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

olive oil

tsp celtic sea salt

tsp fresh cracked pepper

paprika

tsp cumin

BBQ sauce sugar

In a small bowl, combine herbs and spices.

Set aside.

Place drumsticks in a bowl or a plastic...

Place drumsticks in a bowl or a plastic bag and drizzle with olive oil.

Toss to coat.

Sprinkle herbs and spices all over drumsticks to...

Sprinkle herbs and spices all over drumsticks to coat them.

Preheat air fryer at 400 for 2-10 minutes.

Place drumsticks in air fryer basket and cook...

Place drumsticks in air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes on 400.

Remove basket and flip chicken drumsticks.

After five minutes, lightly brush drumsticks with a...

After five minutes, lightly brush drumsticks with a layer of sauce. Do not double-dip sauce to prevent cross contamination with undercooked chicken (pour a little bit of sauce, about 1/4 cup, into a dish instead of the whole cup since that is all you will use in this step.)

Cook at 400 for another 5 minutes.

Flip chicken and brush again with more sauce...

Flip chicken and brush again with more sauce until crunchy and chicken is 165 internal temperature.

Time can vary based on drumstick size, so...

Time can vary based on drumstick size, so check the temperature with a digital thermometer after cooking to prevent over or under cooking.

When chicken has reached 165 degrees internally, serve...

When chicken has reached 165 degrees internally, serve immediately and toss in additional BBQ sauce.

Air Fryer BBQ chicken legs are deliciously saucy and sticky and perfectly cooked in under 25 minutes! These easy chicken drumsticks are great for parties, game day or an easy family dinner.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs

chicken legs (aka drumsticks)

black pepper

BBQ sauce

Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, if yours requires preheating.

Combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.

Drizzle the chicken legs on all sides with the olive oil then season on all sides with the seasoning mixture.

Place the chicken legs in an even layer in the Air Fryer tray. Cook at 400 for 10 minutes, then turn over and cook for 10 more minutes.

Baste all sides of the chicken legs with BBQ sauce. (I baste the tops and then turn them over one more time and baste the other side.) Cook at 400 for an additional 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

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