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    Published: Oct 12, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes

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    Quick and easy chicken drumstick recipes that are simply the best. You will love this collection of chicken leg recipes that can be cooked in the oven, on the stove, air fryer, instant pot pressure cooker, or grill. Learn how to cook chicken drumsticks in a variety of ways.

    Serve chicken legs with pasta, rice, vegetables, or potatoes for a complete family dinner.

    cooked chicken drumsticks on a plate.

    Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes

    These chicken drumstick recipes are easy, quick, and ready in under 60 minutes. 
     
    Chicken drumsticks also called chicken legs are inexpensive, budget-friendly, readily available in stores, and loved by kids and adults alike.

    They are flavorful, look and taste delicious which makes for the perfect chicken dinner for the family. Who doesn't like flavorful and delicious?

    These chicken leg recipes are ones that require few simple ingredients that you are likely to have in your pantry. The ingredients are clean and inexpensive.

    This collection of the best chicken drumstick recipes with step-by-step instructions are so simple that even beginners will find it easy.

    There are even a couple of chicken leg quarter recipes if you are looking at cooking both drumstick and thigh in one piece.

    You will love and come back to these quick and easy chicken drumstick recipes over and over.

    Chicken drumsticks displayed on a plate.

    How To Cook Chicken Drumsticks | Cooking Chicken Legs

    Chicken drumsticks can be cooked from fresh or frozen in the oven, air fryer, on the stove, grill, or in the pressure cooker. The below recipes will show you the different methods and how to cook chicken legs.

    First, decide on recipe, then get the ingredients ready.

    Follow the step by step instructions.

    Serve and enjoy.

    How Long To Cook Chicken Drumsticks

    How long to cook chicken drumsticks depend on the method of cooking, the size of the chicken legs, if cooking with skin on or skinless, bone in or boneless, if cooking in the oven, airfryer, pressure cooker, stove or on the grill. It will take longer to cook bone in than boneless, Skinless will take lesser time to cook than skin on, etc. However, below is a good guide to follow:

    Cooking chicken drumsticks on the stove takes about 14 - 20 minutes.

    How long to cook chicken drumsticks in oven is generally between 30 - 50 minutes depending on the temperature.

    How long to cook chicken drumsticks in the air fryer - Typically it takes 20 - 25 minutes to cook chicken drumsticks in the air fryer. 

    To cook chicken legs in the pressure cooker it takes 10 - 12 minutes.

    How to know if chicken drumsticks are cooked is to visually check the inside by cutting into it to check that there is no blood and also check with a thermometer.

    If the internal temperature at the thickest point is at least 165F or 75C then it is safe to eat.

    chicken drumsticks served on a plate.

    How To Store

    Leftovers are best cooled before storing. When it's well cooled, pack them into a sealable container or ziploc/freezer bag, label with name and dates to eat by then store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    In the freezer - Storing it in the freezer will make it last longer as chicken legs can be stored for up to 6 months in the freezer.

    How To Reheat

    They can be reheated in the microwave, in the oven, air fryer, or on the stove.

    Tips for Making Chicken Leg Recipes

    • Get all ingredients ready before starting to cook.
    • Check the cooking time before hand.
    • It's best practice to pat chicken legs dry before seasoning.
    • Follow the recipe instructions

    Chicken Drumstick Recipes Cooked On Stove

    Pan Fried Chicken Drumsticks
    Pan fried chicken drumsticks recipe that is quick and cooks in 30 minutes. These stove top chicken legs are flavorful, easy to make, the inside moist and tender, and the skin crispy. Let me show you step by step how to cook chicken legs on the stove.
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    Boiled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe (Chicken Legs)
    Boiled chicken drumsticks recipe! You get tender, packed full of flavor, juicy chicken legs that you can then serve with side dishes, bake, grill, or fry after. This is an easy, quick recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. Let me show you how to boil chicken drumsticks in easy, quick steps.
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    boiled chicken drumsticks on a white plate.

    Recipe by - Recipe Vibes

    Deep Fried Chicken Legs
    This deep fried chicken legs recipe is simple, easy, and quick. These fried chicken drumsticks have crispy skin, are well seasoned, the meat is juicy, tender, and tasty to the bone. Learn how to deep fry chicken legs with or without breading (buttermilk and flour).
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    Credit Recipe by - Chicken Vibes

    Oven Baked Chicken Drumstick Recipes

    Simple Orange Baked Chicken
    This simple orange baked chicken is juicy, healthy, bursting with flavours and just incredibly delicious! This orange chicken recipe is perfect paired with other sides for dinner or you can serve as appetizer.
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    easy orange chicken
    Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
    Best oven baked chicken drumsticks recipe that's quick, simple, and straightforward. These easy baked chicken legs are packed full of flavor, crispy, and tasty to the bone. Let me show you how to bake chicken drumsticks in the oven with this step by step guide.
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    Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
    Spicy chicken drumsticks recipe that is easy, quick, and simple. These spicy chicken legs are packed full of flavor, tender, juicy inside, and crispy on the outside. It is baked in the oven and is ready in 40 minutes.
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    Chicken drumsticks displayed on a plate.

    Recipe by - Chicken Vibes

    Honey Soy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
    Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks tossed in a simple honey soy marinade and oven baked to juicy perfection. These baked chicken legs are easy to make and always delicious!
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    Recipe by lemon blossoms

    Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks with Mango Chutney
    Chicken tandoori is a traditional Indian dish of chicken marinated in yogurt, citrus, and spices, and then grilled or broiled. Deliciously spiced with super-crispy skin, this chicken tandoori is a family favorite.
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    This Recipe is by - Once Upon A Chef

    Instant Pot and Air fryer Chicken Drumstick Recipes

    Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
    Air fryer chicken drumsticks recipe! well seasoned, flavorful, and delicious. Learn how to air fry chicken drumsticks 3 ways including air fryer bbq drumsticks, buffalo, and teriyaki.
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    air fried chicken drumsticks.
    Air Fryer Fried Chicken (Southern Fried Chicken)
    Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe! This Air fryer southern fried chicken recipe is flavorful, crispy skin, tender and juicy inside without the grease of deep frying. It's easy, simple and one of the best chicken recipes you'll make in your air fryer oven.
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    air fryer southern fried chicken in grey plate.
    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Drumsticks
    Air fryer frozen chicken drumsticks recipe that will show you how to cook frozen chicken legs in air fryer, how long to cook, tips, and more. With this easy and quick recipe, the drumsticks come out flavorful, moist, juicy, and tender.
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    Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer
    Air fryer chicken drumsticks! This air fried chicken legs recipe is easy and quick. The skin is crispy and the inside tender and delicious. It makes use of a few ingredients, it's well seasoned and makes a great side or main dish. Learn how to cook chicken drumsticks in the air fryer.
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    chicken served on a blue plate

    Recipe by - K's Cuisine

    Instant pot Chicken Drumsticks
    Instant pot chicken drumsticks ! So juicy, tender, delicious with crisp skin. This pressure cooker chicken drumsticks recipe is well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Let me show you how to make the best instant pot chicken drumstick recipe.
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    Instant pot pressure cooker chicken drumsticks
    Instant Pot Bbq Chicken
    Instant pot bbq chicken recipe that is easy and quick. This pressure cooker bbq chicken is tender, juicy, sweet, spicy and packed full of flavor. Let me show you how to make bbq chicken in instant pot.
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    instant pot bbq chicken served on white plate

    Chicken Leg Quarter Recipes

    Easy Baked Chicken Legs
    Easy Baked Chicken Legs! Moist, tender, juicy, crisp are the words to describe this delicious baked chicken legs recipe. Easy to make and makes use of few ingredients, it can be paired with fried spaghetti for perfect dinner.
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    Easy baked chicken legs. moist and crispy baked chicken legs
    Air Fryer Chicken Legs
    This air fryer chicken legs recipe gives crispy skin, moist and juicy inside. It's healthy fried chicken legs quarters packed full of flavor, tender, delicious and it's ready in less than 30 minutes. It's perfect with sides like vegetables or rice for a weeknight dinner. Let me show you how to air fry chicken legs.
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    3 chicken legs served in a plate and garnished with chopped parsley.

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    What To Serve With Chicken Drumsticks

    They are so versatile and go with almost any side dish. Some sides you can pair with are:Fried potatoes Air fryer vegetables Fried Spaghetti Spicy rice

    I hope you like these chicken drumstick recipes as much as we do. If you find this post helpful, please rate it 5 stars and leave me a comment below. I love reading from you.

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    15 Quick and Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes

    Quick and easy chicken drumstick recipes that are simply the best. You will love these collection of chicken leg recipes that can be cooked in the oven, on the stove, air fryer, instant pot pressure cooker or grill. Learn how to cook chicken drumsticks in variety of ways
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: chicken drumstick recipes, chicken leg recipes, how long to cook chicken drumsticks, how to cook chicken drumsticks, how to cook chicken legs
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg Chicken drumsticks
    • ½ tablespoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a kitchen towel.
    • Mix the paprika, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt.
    • Add the seasoning mix to the drumsticks and mix till all drumsticks are covered in the spice rub.
    • Arrange the chicken legs on a baking tray and put it in the oven.
    • Bake at a temperature of 200C for 40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Check the body of the post for the other 15 easy chicken drumstick recipes.
    Tips
    • Get all ingredients ready before starting to cook.
    • Check the cooking time before hand.
    • It's best practice to pat chicken legs dry before seasoning.
    • Follow the recipe instructions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg


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