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    Crispy Sheet Pan Drumsticks

    Published: May 20, 2022 ยท Modified: Jul 24, 2024 by Jenna Passaro ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chicken drumsticks in the oven are super easy to make. This BBQ sheet pan drumsticks recipe is an easy weeknight dinner idea for family meals. Letโ€™s bake themโ€ฆ

    Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks

    HEY THERE — I post more easy sheet pan meals on Instagram @sipbitego.

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    • Why this sheetpan chicken drumstick recipe is so goodโ€ฆ
    • Tips to meal prep chicken drumsticks
    • Ingredients
    • How to make sheet pan drumsticks with BBQ rub
    • FAQs 
    • Try an easy steak recipe from Sip Bite Goโ€ฆ
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Sheet Pan Drumsticks Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why this sheetpan chicken drumstick recipe is so goodโ€ฆ

    • Super easy weeknight dinner idea.
    • Minimal effort. 
    • Always tasty! And juicy. 
    • They turn out tender and almost fall off the bone.
    • Pretty healthy – serve chicken and vegetables together with my side recommendations.
    • New to making chicken drumsticks sheet pan style? See my step by step video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page). 
    Baked and Broiled Sheet Pan Chicken Drumstick

    Tips to meal prep chicken drumsticks

    This sheet pan BBQ chicken drumstick recipe is an easy weeknight meal. Sometimes Iโ€™ll season the chicken drumsticks in advance, and put them on a sheet tray in the fridge during lunch. 

    Then when itโ€™s time to cook, Iโ€™ll take them out to come up to room temperature for about 15 minutes while you preheat the oven.

    Crispy Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks

    Ingredients

    Hereโ€™s what you need to make these drumsticks on a sheet pan.

    Infographic with ingredients list for sheet pan drumsticks recipe
    • Chicken drumsticks – bone-in, skin on
    • Smoked seasoning (or BBQ rub, or something with garlic powder in it)
    • Olive oil
    • BBQ sauce
    • Fresh chopped cilantro

    Also see how to spatchcock chicken and how to make butterfly chicken drumsticks…

    BBQ seasoned Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks on a baking sheet

    Note: feel free to use any seasoning youโ€™d like. Smoked salt, or smoked bbq seasoning is one of my favorites. If youโ€™re using a BBQ seasoning on chicken drumsticks that does not have salt and pepper, you should add some to the chicken as well. 

    How to make sheet pan drumsticks with BBQ rub

    Now Iโ€™ll walk you through exactly how to cook a sheet pan of chicken drumsticks.

    Infographic with recipe steps for baking sheet pan chicken drumsticks in the oven

    Quick look at this sheet pan chicken drumsticks recipe

    1. Prep and season chicken drumsticks. 
    2. Bake sheet pan drumsticks for about 30 minutes, until done.
    3. Broil drumsticks on high until done. 
    4. Serve when fully cooked with a sprinkle of cilantro.
    Sheet Tray With Baked Sheet Pan Drumsticks
    Throw some chopped sweet potatoes on the tray and make this a one-pan chicken drumsticks sheet pan dinner. 

    Detailed recipe steps

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
    2. Prep chicken drumsticks. Pat them dry with paper towel. In a large bowl, combine chicken drumsticks with smoked seasoning, BBQ rub, olive oil and bbq sauce. 
    3. Add BBQ chicken drumsticks on a sheet pan with parchment paper, without them touching, skin side up. 
    4. Oven bake sheetpan chicken drumsticks for about 30 minutes, or until they reach 165 degrees F, as measured with an internal read thermometer. 
    5. Remove drumsticks from oven and set broiler to high. 
    6. Once broiler preheats, add drumsticks back in and broil chicken drumsticks for about 3-5 minutes to crisp up the skin. Make sure the parchment paper doesnโ€™t burn. 
    7. Serve drumsticks when theyโ€™re fully cooked to 165 degrees F, as measured with an internal read thermometer and garnish with cilantro.  
    BBQ Sheet Pan Drumsticks Dinner Recipe

    Also see my recipes for pan grilled chicken breast, oven baked chicken thighs and al pastor chicken tacos. Soon, Iโ€™ll share a recipe for sheet pan chicken thighs, too. 

    FAQs 

    Whatโ€™s the bbq chicken drumsticks done temp?

    Cook drumsticks in the oven until they reach an internal temperature of 165ยฐF. Exact cooking time may vary depending on how often you open the oven and your particular appliance.

    What do you serve chicken drumsticks with?

    For an easy but healthy dinner, Iโ€™ll make them with a simple side dish like roasted veggies or steamed broccoli. I love this recipe for roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. And smoked corn on the cob on the side is another close favorite.

    Whatโ€™s the difference between chicken legs and chicken drumsticks?

    A chicken leg is the entire leg of the chicken. The chicken drumstick section refers to half of the leg. The other half is the chicken thigh. If you havenโ€™t had them yet, try these smoked chicken thighs. Theyโ€™re so tasty.

    One Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    Try an easy steak recipe from Sip Bite Goโ€ฆ

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    Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about whipping up this easy drumstick sheet pan dinner with bbq sauce.ย 

    See how to make smoked butterflied chicken legs…

    If you donโ€™t follow me on instagram you totally should @sipbitego. And for more deliciousness, subscribe to the Sip Bite Go channel and see the Sip Bite Go recipe collection.

    Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks

    Sheet Pan Drumsticks Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Chicken drumsticks in the oven are super easy to make. This BBQ sheet pan drumsticks recipe is an easy weeknight dinner idea for family meals. | sipbitego.com
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, BBQ
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: chicken drumsticks sheet pan, drumstick sheet pan dinner, sheet pan chicken drumsticks, sheet pan drumsticks
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 403kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

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    Ingredients

    • 3 LBs chicken drumsticks about 10, bone-in, skin on
    • ยฝ tsp smoked seasoning or BBQ rub
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
    • 1 tbsp cilantro fresh chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Prep chicken drumsticks. Pat them dry with paper towel. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken drumsticks with smoked seasoning, BBQ rub, olive oil and bbq sauce.
    • Place seasoned BBQ chicken drumsticks on a parchment paper lined lipped sheet pan, without them touching, skin side up.
    • Oven bake sheetpan chicken drumsticks for about 30 minutes, or until they reach 165 degrees F, as measured with an internal read thermometer.
    • Remove drumsticks from the oven and set the broiler to high.
    • Once broiler preheats, add drumsticks back in for about 3-5 minutes to crisp up the skin. Make sure the parchment paper doesnโ€™t burn.
    • Serve fully cooked to 165 degrees F, as measured with an internal read thermometer and garnish with cilantro.

    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/bbq-sheet-pan-drumsticks
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for this chicken drumstick sheet pan recipe on Sip Bite Goโ€™s YouTube channel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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