BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPES: BAKED CHICKEN WINGS OR DRUMSTICKS

BAKED CHICKEN WINGS OR DRUMSTICKS

This one master recipe works perfectly for chicken wings or drumsticks—crispy skin, juicy meat, and bold flavor straight from the oven. Ideal for game day, parties, or an easy family dinner.

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

Oven-baked but crispy (no frying)
Same method for wings or drumsticks
Simple pantry spices
Easy to customize with sauces

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Chicken

1.5–2 kg (3–4 lb) chicken wings or drumsticks
1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder (crispy secret)
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional)

⚠️ Important: Use baking powder, not baking soda.

🔥 Oven Method (Perfect Every Time)

1. Prep

Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F
Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top
Pat chicken very dry with paper towels

2. Season

In a bowl, mix baking powder and spices
Toss chicken until evenly coated

3. Bake

Arrange chicken on rack, skin-side up
Wings: Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping once
Drumsticks: Bake 45–50 minutes, flipping once

4. Extra Crisp Finish

Broil 2–3 minutes until golden and blistered
Rest 5 minutes before saucing

🌡️ Doneness Guide

Internal temp: 75°C / 165°F
Skin: golden, tight, and crackly
Juices run clear

🍯 Optional Sauces (Toss or Brush After Baking)

Classic Buffalo

½ cup hot sauce
3 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder

Honey Garlic

¼ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic

BBQ

¾ cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp vinegar

🔥 Return sauced chicken to oven for 5–8 minutes to set glaze.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Celery sticks & blue cheese or ranch
Fries, potato wedges, or coleslaw
Steamed rice or corn on the cob

🔄 Variations

Lemon Pepper: Skip sauce, add lemon zest + cracked pepper
Asian-Style: Soy sauce, ginger, honey glaze
Garlic Parmesan: Toss with butter, garlic, and grated Parmesan

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: Up to 4 days
Reheat: Oven at 190°C / 375°F for 10–15 minutes
Avoid microwave if you want crispy skin

💡 Pro Tips

Baking powder dries the skin → maximum crisp
Never crowd the tray
Sauce after baking, not before

OTHER RECIPES

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BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK INGREDIENTS

1 c. honey
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. vegetable oil

BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together. Pour sauce over chicken in a 9 x 13 pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.

The baked chicken drumstick recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the chicken..nice !

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BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPES