Mayo Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Skin on chicken drumsticks coated in mayonnaise, hot sauce, and garlic, baked until tender and broiled until golden.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Instant read thermometer
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 lb chicken drumsticks skin on, bone in, about 14 drumsticks
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise homemade or store bought
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- ½ tbsp chicken seasoning blend
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Cooking
- Dry. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. Do not wash them. Heat. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a baking dish.
- Coat. Toss the drumsticks with the mayonnaise, hot sauce, seasoning blend, garlic powder, and salt.
- Arrange. Place in a single layer with a little space between pieces.
- Bake. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Broil. Broil on high for 5 to 10 minutes, watching closely, until golden and at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
- Rest. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitutions: Chicken thighs work with a similar bake. Add paprika or cayenne for heat.
Tips: Pat the skin dry and do not crowd the pan. Watch the broiler.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Freeze cooked drumsticks for up to 3 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.