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Easy Buffalo Drumsticks Recipe

These buffalo drumsticks are baked in the oven and coated in a delicious sauce made from melted butter and hot pepper sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 10 chicken drumsticks medium size, about 3 pounds
  • Olive oil spray
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Buffalo sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper (or foil). 
  2. Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared pan. Spray them with olive oil and sprinkle them with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Lightly spray them again.
  3. Bake the chicken until golden brown and cooked through (its internal temperature should reach 165ºF), about 40 minutes.
  4. 10 minutes before the chicken is done, in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and hot pepper sauce. Set aside until the chicken is done. 
  5. Toss the cooked chicken pieces in the buffalo sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • It's a good idea to make the sauce in advance while the chicken is cooking. This allows it to slightly thicken, which helps it better adhere to the chicken. If you make the sauce at the last minute, it is thinner and tends to slide off the drumsticks.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To avoid overcooked leftovers, reheat them covered in the microwave at 50% power or enjoy them cold.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2drumsticks Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 655mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

% Daily Value*

Serving 2drumsticks
Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 655mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.