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Crispy Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

A pile of perfectly cooked Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks on a white plate, coated in a dark, glossy glaze.
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Make flavorful chicken drumsticks with crispy skin coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. This recipe uses baking to achieve crispiness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks, skin on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks very dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crisp skin.
  3. Toss the drumsticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes.
  5. While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  7. After the initial 25 minutes of baking, brush half of the honey garlic sauce over the drumsticks.
  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven. Brush the remaining sauce over the hot drumsticks immediately before serving to create the sticky glaze.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can dust the oiled drumsticks lightly with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before the first bake.
  • If you prefer an air fryer, cook at 380°F (195°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, before glazing.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if you need to control the salt content.

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