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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks Oven Baked

Four glossy, caramelized Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks Oven Baked piled on a white plate.
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Follow these steps to make oven-baked chicken drumsticks with crispy skin coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, patted very dry
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the dried drumsticks with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps dry out the skin for crispiness.
  3. Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the wire rack in a single layer, ensuring space between each piece.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
  5. While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, and olive oil. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. After the initial 20 minutes of baking, brush half of the honey garlic sauce over the drumsticks.
  7. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the chicken again, brush with the remaining sauce, and bake for a final 5 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deeply browned and crispy.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken skin completely dry before seasoning is the most important step for achieving crispiness.
  • Using a wire rack allows air to circulate around the drumsticks, preventing the bottoms from steaming.
  • If the sauce starts to burn before the chicken is done, reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the final glaze application.

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