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Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

4.8(5)

25 min

Time

380°F

Temp

310 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Drumsticks

8 chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp olive oil

Dry Rub

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp brown sugar

BBQ Glaze

1/2 cup BBQ sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat drumsticks dry. Rub with olive oil and coat generously with the dry rub.
2
Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 10 minutes.
3
Mix BBQ sauce with honey and vinegar. Brush drumsticks generously with the glaze.
4
Cook 3-5 more minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized and internal temp hits 185°F.
5
Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

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Tip: Apply the BBQ sauce only in the last few minutes — too early and the sugars burn black. Cooking to 185°F (not just 165°F) breaks down the collagen in drumsticks for tender, pull-apart meat.

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