How to Make Buttermilk Roast Chicken Drumsticks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast chicken drumsticks are a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any night of the week, and this recipe for Buttermilk Roast Chicken Drumsticks takes the traditional dish to a whole new level of flavor and tenderness. This recipe is simple, delicious, and sure to become a family favorite in no time.

The star of this recipe is the buttermilk marinade that gives the chicken drumsticks a tangy, tenderizing effect. The buttermilk helps to break down the proteins in the chicken...

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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt (such as Maldon®)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, bruised and skins removed
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 drops liquid smoke, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 drumsticks

  • Place chicken drumsticks in a large resealable freezer bag. Add buttermilk, 1/4 cup oil, maple syrup, peppercorns, salt, taco seasoning, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and liquid smoke. Seal the freezer bag and squish everything in the bag until the drumsticks are coated. Marinate the drumsticks in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Remove drumsticks from the marinade and shake off excess. Place drumsticks in the prepared pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the drumsticks are well browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 1097mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 259mg