Most of the time, we really think about eating chicken drumsticks when we roast a whole chicken. These drumsticks bake in the oven in no time and stay tender as well as juicy all the time. Juicy baked chicken drumsticks are a simple and quick way to get dinner on the table. You can cook chicken drumsticks in the oven at different temperatures. That’s why it’s essential to know the exact cooking time as well as temperature to get perfectly cooked drumsticks.
Here, we are going to explain how long to bake/cook chicken drumsticks in the oven at different temperatures? Keep reading this article till the end.
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How Long to Bake Chicken Drumsticks?
If you are baking chicken drumsticks, you have to preheat the oven first. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Now, take a large bowl and mix soy sauce, oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Now, coat the chicken drumsticks with this mixture and refrigerate for about 30-45 mins. or overnight for a better flavor.
Now, Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet in a single layer so that each drumstick has enough space to circulate air. Bake them for about 30-35 mins. Flip the drumstick halfway through the cooking time for better-cooked chicken.
How Long to Bake/Cook Chicken Drumsticks at 350?
If you are cooking chicken drumsticks at 350°F in the oven, you have to preheat the oven first. Make a rub using herbs, and spices such as salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, etc. in a large bowl. Coat the drumsticks with the prepared mixture and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. It’s better to coat 1-2 hours before baking so that all the flavors of your spices are mixed up.
Now, bake the drumsticks for about 45-50 mins. or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F from its thickest part. It’s better to flip the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time to get evenly cooked drumsticks.
How Long to Bake/Cook Chicken Drumsticks at 375?
You have to preheat the oven to 375°F. Take a large bowl and mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, olive oil, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Coat the drumsticks with this mixture and refrigerate for about 30-45 mins before baking. For the best results, you can marinate drumsticks for 1-2 hours.
Arrange the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 mins. Must flip the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time. You can check the doneness of chicken using an instant meat thermometer which should read 165°F.
How Long to Bake/Cook Chicken Drumsticks at 400?
If you are baking chicken drumsticks at 400°F, you have to preheat the oven first. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange all the chicken drumsticks in a single layer. Now, take a large bowl and mix olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Coat the drumsticks with this mixture with the help of a pastry brush or your hands. Bake the drumsticks for about 40 mins. or until the internal temperature of drumsticks reaches 165°F.
How Long to Bake/Cook Chicken Drumsticks at 425?
Preheat the oven before baking/cooking drumsticks at 425°F. Mix salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder & pepper in a large bowl along with cooking oil. Place chicken drumsticks in the bowl and toss to coat well. Now, place these drumsticks on a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and cook for about 35-40 mins. or until the internal temperature of chicken drumsticks reaches 165ºF. It’s better to flip the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time for evenly cooking.
Tips to Cook Bake/Cook Chicken Drumsticks in Oven:
- Make sure to leave enough space among drumsticks for heat to be circulated and allow them to cook more evenly.
- If you want to add a little heat to your marinate rub, add ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to it.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for an hour before baking for more flavor.
- We recommend using larger chicken drumsticks so you get more meat.
- As we know that every oven is a bit different, it’s better to broil the chicken legs during the last few mins., but you must have to keep a close eye on them.
How Long to Bake Frozen Chicken Drumsticks?
It’s easy to bake/cook frozen chicken drumsticks in the oven. You have to preheat the oven to 375°F (Don’t bake over the 400°F because you may get burnt drumsticks.) Rinse each drumstick with warm water and pat dry with a paper towel. Place all the drumsticks in a single layer in the pan. Now, mix herbs, spices, salt, and cooking oil to make a rub. Coat the drumsticks with this mixture and bake for about 80-85 minutes or until the instant meat thermometer reaches 180°F.
Tips to Cook Bake Chicken Drumsticks:
- If your chicken drumsticks are frozen, make sure to thaw the meat in the refrigerator before baking it in the oven.
- Make sure to check the doneness using an instant meat thermometer which should be 165°F on its thickest part.
FAQ:
How Long to Store Baked Chicken Drumsticks?
It’s easy to store baked chicken drumsticks. You just have to keep them safe in an airtight container in the refrigerator/fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Do You Cover Drumsticks in the oven?
No, we don’t cover drumsticks in the oven because we want the chicken roasted, not steamed. So, it’s better to leave the drumsticks uncovered.
Can You Overcook Chicken Drumsticks?
Yes, unfortunately, you can overcook chicken drumsticks. So keep an eye on them. If your oven runs hot, it might be ready sooner.
