Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Mom’s Recipe)
Total Time
9 hrs
Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
1 hr
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(136)
Ingredients
14 drumsticks
- 4 1/2 to 5 lbs (1 large pack) chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium yellow onion, pureed*
- 2 Tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp salt
- Optional: 1 to 2 Tbsp Jamaica me sweet hot and crazy sauce
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, stir together onion puree, 2 Tbsp mayo, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 Tbsp salt and hot sauce if using.
Step 2
Place chicken drumsticks into a large mixing bowl or soup pot then pour on the marinade and toss to coat. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 to 8 hours or (preferably) overnight.
Step 3
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and bake skin-side-up at 400˚F for 45 minutes then turn drumsticks over (skin-side-down) and bake another 15 minutes. For extra crispy skin, turn drumsticks again and broil 3 minutes or until skin is browned and crisp.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
You can either puree an onion using the star side on a box grater or chop onion into chunks and puree in a food processor or blender. Onion should be consistency of applesauce.
