Chicken Drumsticks You Must Try
Chicken drumsticks are one of the most popular appetizers. You can bake it, grill it or air fry it, it will always taste amazing. There are so many varieties of this recipe and all have different flavors. You can enjoy them with dip or sauce. Let’s find the
Best Chicken Drumsticks
1. Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These finger-licking drumsticks are crispy on the outside and tender inside. It is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for parties. The best thing is it’s budget-friendly. To get the best flavor marinate the drumsticks overnight.
You need a mixing bowl, a blender or a food processor, a baking sheet, an oven and parchment paper. It takes 9 hours including 8 hours of prep time (marinating time-remember) and one hour of cooking time.
For the marinade, you need a mix of salt, mayonnaise, onion puree, hot sauce and black pepper. Marinate the chicken and keep it in the fridge overnight.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. The ingredients include chicken drumsticks, mayonnaise, pureed yellow onion, salt and black pepper. To make onion puree chop the onions and blend in a food processor or blender. It is one of the best oven-baked chicken drumsticks.
2. Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
To get the best flavor season them with ground mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic 24 hours in advance and then grill them. Preheat the grill to 450°F. Cook till the internal temperature reads 185°F.
It takes 35 minutes including 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. To make them crispy grill them for 25 minutes, and flip them over every 5 minutes. Chicken drumsticks are a rich source of minerals.
The ingredients include smoked paprika, chicken legs, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder.
You can smother it with BBQ sauce or honey-glazed chicken is another option. Enjoy with dips. I like to serve them with pasta salads.
3. Baked Chicken Legs
Garlic -lemon-dijon marinade is the star of this recipe. It is one of the best-roasted chicken recipes, crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside.
To make the marinade you need a mix of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, salt, mustard, and parsley.
Marinate the chicken overnight to get the best flavor. Preheat the oven to 400°F. The cooking time is 50 minutes, bake the chicken for 25 minutes, flip it over, and bake for another 25 minutes.
The ingredients include chicken drumsticks, dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and salt. It is best served with mashed potatoes or corn on the web.
4. Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
The crackling exterior and moist interior make this one of my favorite dinner recipes. You can either use chicken drumsticks or chicken legs. It hardly needs oil so it’s quite a healthy dinner idea.
The ingredients include baking powder, chicken drumsticks, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and brown sugar.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, Cook for 7 minutes and flip over cook for another 7 minutes. To check the doneness use a thermometer and it should read 165°F.
It is best served with pasta salad or baked potatoes. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and it will be good for up to 5 days or even freeze for 3 months.
5. Classic Baked Chicken Legs
Preheat the oven to 425°F. The ingredients include chicken drumsticks and olive oil.
For the seasoning you need a mix of salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika and ground black pepper.