Sweet Baby Ray’s chicken drumsticks are super easy to make and packed with sweet, tangy BBQ flavor. Here’s a simple way to cook them:
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce (or more for glazing)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika, or chili powder for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare chicken
- Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Bake
- Place drumsticks on a lined or greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Glaze with BBQ sauce
- Remove from oven, brush drumsticks generously with Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce.
- Return to oven for 10–15 more minutes, basting once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and sauce is caramelized.
- Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes, then serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
💡 Tips for juicier drumsticks
- Marinate in BBQ sauce for 1–2 hours (or overnight) before baking for extra flavor.
- For crispier skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Drumsticks pair well with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or coleslaw.
I can also give a slow cooker version so the drumsticks come out super tender and sticky with minimal effort. Do you want that version?
