Description
These drumsticks feature a crunchy skin and a sweet, tangy glaze that makes them a delicious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
- 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the rack in the center.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Toss the drumsticks in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the drumsticks spaced out on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes without disturbing to start crisping the skin and cooking the meat through.
- Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl while baking. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired.
- Remove the baking sheet and generously brush each drumstick with the honey mustard glaze.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes to caramelize and thicken the glaze.
- Broil on high for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle and glaze to set.
Notes
Be sure to pat the chicken dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness. You can use different types of mustard or substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg