Prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or foil. Place a lightly greased baking rack on top of baking sheet.
Sprinkle drumsticks with salt and pepper
12 chicken drumsticks, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
Place on a greased baking rack over a baking sheet
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 35-45 minutes or until 165°F and the skin is crispy
Brush all sides of each drumstick with BBQ sauce and return to oven for 10-15 minutes until sauce is thickened and just beginning to brown
1 cup BBQ sauce
Rest chicken for 5-10 minutes before serving
Sprinkle with parsley, if desired
1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
Notes
Line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. This is optional but does help make cleanup a bit easier.
Be certain to lightly spray the baking rack with a nonstick spray
If a baking rack isn't available, just cook directly on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Be certain to flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time. Flip halfway through cooking time once the BBQ sauce is added. You want the top to be crisp and avoid the bottom from burning.
Chicken drumsticks vary in size. This affects the cooking time. For best results use an instant read thermometer to determine if the chicken is cooked through.
Cook chicken to 165-180°F
Packages of chicken drumsticks are often sold partially frozen. Be certain to fully thaw before baking.