These baked butter chicken drumsticks are made with seasoned butterflied chicken drumsticks baked in a pat of butter until golden brown.

Baked Butter Chicken Drumsticks

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

These baked butter chicken drumsticks are on heavy rotation here at my house.

My kids ask for them so often that I wind up making them about once a week.

They’re so easy to put together and taste amazing. So whenever they ask, they get absolutely no pushback from me.

I can serve them with so many different side dishes too.

They go great with just about anything you can think of.

Butterflying the drumsticks really ensures that all of the flavors from the seasoning really get into the chicken.

And that little bit of butter baked on top really goes a long way.

Which makes every bite as good as the first.

I hope you give this recipe a try, I know if you do that you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Can I make these baked butter chicken drumsticks in the air fryer?

Yes, you can make this drumsticks in the air fryer, too, if you’d like.

Just follow the recipe as is and place them into the air fryer basket.

Air fry them for about 20 minutes at 400° or until the chicken is cooked all the way through.

Do I have to use drumsticks?

Not at all, you don’t have to use chicken drumsticks for this recipe if you’d prefer not to.

I’d suggest swapping them out for chicken thighs. They will be so flavorful and juicy!

Chicken breast would work here too. Whatever you choose, just please be sure to adjust the cooking times accordingly.

The butterflied drumsticks cook faster so please be aware of that.

What can I serve these baked butter chicken drumsticks with?

This recipe is fantastic because it can go with just about any sides you’d like.

I personally love this chicken with some rice or potatoes and a vegetable.

Here are some ideas for side dishes that I know you’ll love.

• French onion rice
• Crispy smashed potatoes
• Frozen roasted green beans

How do I butterfly the chicken legs?

Ok, so I’m not a chef. I’m just a home cook who loves making food and trying new recipes.

I’m sure there’s a great way that a chef would explain this but for me, I’d just explain it simply like this.

Take your sharp knife and run it down the bone of the chicken drum stick until it slices the meat open and off the bone.

Do this in two or three sections until the chicken is spilt open and the meat is separated from the bone but still attached on the top.

This will not only let all that delicious seasoning seep into the chicken but it will also allow it to cook faster, too.

Baked butter chicken drumsticks ingredients

• Chicken Drumsticks
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Chicken bullion
• Butter

Instructions

First, pat the chicken dry and using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly the drumsticks and place them in a large bowl.

Now add all of the other ingredients and mix them into the chicken until they’re evenly combined.

Then place them down into a baking dish or baking sheet and place a pat of butter on top of each one.

Next, place them in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Butterflying the chicken will make it cook a little faster.

After that, transfer the chicken to a serving tray and pour the pan dripping over it. You can strain the drippings if you’d like to create a smoother version of the sauce.

Finally, serve warm and enjoy!