BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Platter (Loaded Potatoes + Ranch)

What you’re making

• Sticky, caramelized BBQ chicken drumsticks

• Loaded cheesy potatoes with bacon & jalapeños

• Creamy house-style ranch

• Soft dinner roll

• Celery & carrot sticks (classic wing combo)

This feeds 3–4 people or 2 very hungry humans.

PART 1: BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 10–12 chicken drumsticks

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

BBQ Glaze

• ¾ cup BBQ sauce (sweet & smoky works best)

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• Optional: splash of hot sauce

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken

   • Pat drumsticks completely dry (important for caramelization)

   • Toss with olive oil and all dry seasonings

2. Bake

   • Oven: 425°F / 220°C

   • Place on foil-lined rack or sheet pan

   • Bake 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway

3. Glaze

   • Mix BBQ glaze ingredients

   • Brush generously over drumsticks

   • Return to oven for 10–15 minutes

   • Flip and re-glaze once more

4. Finish

   • Broil 2–3 minutes for sticky, charred edges

   • Internal temp: 165°F / 74°C