Brown Sugar Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky, caramelized drumsticks with a savory-sweet spice crust that bakes hands-off in 25 minutes. Crispy edges, juicy meat — no marinade required.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil.
- 2
Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Pat drumsticks dry, arrange on the sheet pan, and rub evenly with the spice mixture.
- 4
Drizzle lightly with oil, then bake for 20–22 minutes until the surface is caramelized and dark brown.
- 5
Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- foil
- small mixing bowl
- oven
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