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Whiskey + Honey Baked Drumsticks

January 28, 2022

Whiskey + Honey Baked Drumsticks are so easy and the perfect party food! Game day won't be the same without them. From The Cheerful Kitchen.

I like football but I don’t have the time to follow it. I wish I could just sit on my couch for hours every Sunday and Monday night, but that is never going to happen. The Super Bowl, however, is not just football. It’s an excuse to have a party! And these Whiskey and Honey Baked Drumsticks are the perfect party food.

They’re a little heartier than a wing but still really easy to eat. This recipe is my Food Blogger’s Recipe Swap for January and they’re actually supposed to be wings, but I don’t like wings. Baked drumsticks sounded like a really good substitute.

I was assigned A Lil’ Dab of Bourbon this month for the recipe swap, and she has some really amazing recipes. I almost made her Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce (I still plan to) but when I saw her Baked Smoked Honey Bourbon Wings, they just grabbed me.

I did make quite a few changes to the recipe, though, to fit what I had on hand. I used regular honey instead of smoked honey, I looked up the spice combination for a Dirty Bird rub and put together my best approximation of that, and I thought I had a lemon but I didn’t, so I used apple cider vinegar for the acid. Also, the drumsticks.

I did a test run tonight for my family and they were a huge hit. I got resounding yummy sounds and compliments from the littlest 18 month old up to the full grown men. I fully intend on making them for our friends on Super Bowl Sunday!

If you need some more Game Day menu inspiration, check out 20 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes.

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Yields 10-15 drumsticks

Baked Drumsticks with Whiskey + Honey

These Baked Drumsticks with Whiskey and Honey are an easy dinner or party food. Game day won't be the same without them!

2 hrPrep Time

45 minCook Time

2 hr, 45 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 10-15 drumsticks
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup Whiskey
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Add the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
  3. Place all the drumsticks in a large ziplock bag, pour in the marinade and close the bag tightly. Mush the bag around to coat each drumstick with the marinade, then place the bag in a large bowl. Refrigerate for at least two hours, but overnight is better.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  5. Line a baking sheet with foil and put a cooling rack on it. Arrange the drumsticks on the rack so that the thick ends are toward the edge and the end you hold is toward the center of the rack.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes then turn them over and bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Let sit for 10 minutes before eating. Enjoy!
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  1. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    January 30, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    I don’t like it when chicken looks really black and dark, these look terrific! These would go fast around here.

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      January 30, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you! I was really happy with how crispy and brown they turned out 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    January 30, 2022 at 3:24 pm

    I didn’t even know that smoked honey was a thing! And the hubs would love these- he loves anything cooked with whiskey haha!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:16 pm

      I didn’t either! And I really wasn’t going to go buy a whole jar of it for one recipe haha.

      Reply
  3. linda says

    January 30, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    This sounds fantastic. I have never cooked with whiskey before. Lovely!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks, Linda! Actually, this was my first time too! I’ll be doing it again, for sure.

      Reply
      • linda says

        January 31, 2022 at 3:25 pm

        It seems really easy too. And I love red pepper flakes on just about anything!

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        • vansofia@gmail.com says

          February 1, 2022 at 4:59 pm

          Hey, Linda! Yes, it’s super easy. I hope you give it a try!

          Reply
  4. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

    January 30, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    I really have to agree with you..no time to watch Football every week but the Superbowl I watch..Big food party..Haha. I’m loving how you added Whiskey to the wings. Perfect for a Superbowl party!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you! You can taste just the right amount of Whiskey in them, too. I hope you give them a try!

      Reply
  5. Megan @ Strawberry Blondie Kitchen says

    January 30, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Mmmm…I love a good drumstick and can only imagine how these whiskey and honey ones taste. They would go over so well during game day and would be perfect for this Sunday’s big game!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      January 30, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks, Megan! I can’t wait to share them with our friends on Super Bowl Sunday!

      Reply
  6. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says

    January 30, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    Well, I happen to LOVE wings, so I might try your recipe with wings instead 😉 I love the sound of combining whisky and honey - I can already taste it!

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  7. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    January 31, 2022 at 4:47 am

    It never occurred to me to cook with whisky. What a great idea! And I’m not a football fan, but I do love me some yummy finger foods!

    Reply
  8. Just Jo says

    January 31, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    Ooo yummy! These look so darn tasty, they would be enough to make me watch sport on TV (and I usually hate it lol). Your photos are so appetising too 😀

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you! I would watch any sport if I got to eat yummy food while doing it haha

      Reply
  9. Byron Thomas says

    January 31, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    Those are some great looking chicken drumsticks! I have a quick question though. My home is alcohol free - what could I substitute the whiskey with? I know it would change the flavour profile, but I’m just curious. Thanks. 🙂

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks, Byron! Hmmm, I think these would be great with OJ instead of Whiskey! Let me know what you try and how it turns out!

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  10. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    January 31, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Honey and whiskey are AMAZING together - these drums look fantastic and juicy. Love that you describe it as “the end you hold” when referring to the bone end of the drum! That’s what I call it!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      Hahah! I didn’t know what else to call it! And yes, these flavors together are so great. I hope you try the recipe!

      Reply
  11. Manila Spoon says

    January 31, 2022 at 10:07 pm

    I have often cooked with wine (I cook with it though I don’t drink it…LOL) but have never tried whiskey before. Looking at this delicious baked drumstick I am thinking, next time I should.Love the many layers of flavors in this chicken!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      Oh, yes. Wine for cooking (and drinking!) is always around in my kitchen. I hope you do try it, and please come back to let me know what you think!

      Reply
  12. Tara @ Simple Food 365 says

    January 31, 2022 at 10:56 pm

    Those drumsticks look so good! I love the combination of flavors here. I think we’ll be putting these on the menu here really soon!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you, Tara! Please come back when you do make them to tell me what you think!

      Reply
  13. Oana@AdoreFoods says

    February 1, 2022 at 2:07 am

    These drumsticks are looking fabulous and the combination of whiskey and honey sounds amazing. I can only imagine how good these taste!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you so much, Oana! Every last one was eaten up over here, so I think they were a success!

      Reply
  14. Kathryn@FoodieGirlChicago says

    February 1, 2022 at 3:16 am

    These look perfect for a Sunday football party! And smoked honey?! I’m definitely going to have to check that out!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      I know! I had no idea it was a thing, but it sounds good!

      Reply
  15. Sarah | Away From the Box says

    February 1, 2022 at 10:41 am

    You had me at Whiskey and Honey! I don’t like wings either, but I love this recipe!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! There’s just not enough meat on a wing to interest me haha

      Reply
  16. Ashley - Forking Up says

    February 1, 2022 at 3:53 pm

    Whiskey is one of my favorite things. The more uses I can have for whiskey, the better. These look great!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      I’m turning into a Whiskey drinker. The flavor when cooking is so great, too!

      Reply
  17. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says

    February 2, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    I am all about cooking with whiskey and bourbon, so these are right up my alley. I bet my toddler will love them, too - I never thought about making drumsticks for him, but it’s the perfect finger food. A built in handle to hold! Great gameday food for young and old.

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 2, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks, Julie! Yes, they are perfect for everyone.

      Reply
  18. Anne Murphy says

    February 2, 2022 at 6:18 pm

    I agree with you on drumsticks vs. wings! Wings are OK for bar food nibbles, but when I give a party, I want people to get a real meal.

    I’ve marinated meat with wine, but never whisky - interesting idea!

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    • vansofia@gmail.com says

      February 2, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      The Whiskey really gives it a great flavor. Thanks for checking the recipe out!

      Reply

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