Oven-Roasted Buffalo Drumsticks
I love a good buffalo wing. My favorite are the drumette pieces not the flats. So I wanted to create that but a much bigger version. That’s where these Oven-Roasted Buffalo Drumsticks come into play. They’re like GIANT chicken wings but not the wing, if you get what I mean. This is my favorite to make for dinner with some sides. I make them in the oven but you can totally throw them on the grill if you’d like.
I like the idea of having chicken wings for dinner, but since these are drumsticks that taste just like chicken wings, I think we can feel better about the choices we’re making in life. These are more substantial and make for the best game day or super bowl meal.
Oven-Roasted Buffalo Drumsticks
These Oven-Roasted Buffalo Drumsticks have the same great taste as fried chicken wings. Serve them for dinner with rice and salad or mashed potatoes.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Couple dashes liquid smoke optional
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- blue cheese dressing or ranch for dipping
- carrots and celery for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over it, set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together the drumsticks, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (if using) and seasonings until evenly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in fridge for about 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Roast until golden brown, crispy and a thermometer registers 165°F, about 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure to flip over halfway through roasting. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter and BBQ sauce. Dip the drumsticks in the sauce, making sure to coat both sides, and then return to baking sheet. Return to the oven and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve chicken with blue cheese or ranch and carrots and celery. Enjoy!
