Sticky Oven-Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy drumsticks baked in the oven, glazed with sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce—a family favorite!
Equipment
- Baking tray or sheet pan
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Kitchen brush or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 –3 lbs chicken drumsticks 12–16 pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Honey BBQ Glaze:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line and lightly grease a baking tray.
- In a bowl, toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange evenly on tray.
- Bake drumsticks 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Meanwhile, simmer barbecue sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until thickened (5–7 min).
- Brush drumsticks generously with glaze. Bake additional 10–15 min until caramelized and cooked through (165°F internal). Broil briefly if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days; reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Adjust hot sauce for desired spice level.