Sticky Honey BBQ Drumsticks
Crispy-skinned drumsticks glazed in a tangy-sweet honey barbecue sauce, roasted on a sheet pan until the edges caramelize. Done in under 20 minutes with zero cleanup.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup bbq sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and lightly oil it.
- 2
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels. Arrange on the pan in a single layer.
- 3
Whisk together honey, bbq sauce, cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 4
Brush half the glaze onto the drumsticks, turning to coat all sides evenly.
- 5
Roast for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with remaining glaze, and shake the pan to coat.
- 6
Return to oven for 4–6 minutes until edges are caramelized and glossy. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- foil
- small bowl
- whisk
- brush or spoon
- paper towels
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