Description

Crispy and flavorful Baked Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks, a healthier twist on traditional buffalo wings, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

12 skinned chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Celery sticks (for serving)
Blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix together hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Dip each drumstick in the sauce mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
Place the coated drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the drumsticks for the last 3-5 minutes of baking. Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your heat preference. Marinating the drumsticks in the sauce for an hour before baking can enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 drumsticks
Calories: 400
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 220mg

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