Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

 My family prefers chicken drumsticks over chicken wings and we really like Frank's RedHot sauce.  So, I thought this would be a good recipe to try.

Ingredients (recipe from Woman's Day)

2/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce

8 chicken drumsticks (2 1/4 lb)
1 bottle (8 oz) lowfat blue cheese dressing

Directions 

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup); set a wire rack on foil.

2. Put hot sauce in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 Tbsp oil. Brush over drumsticks (you’ll have some left); sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp pepper.

3. Bake on rack, turning drumsticks after 15 minutes and brushing with remaining sauce. Continue baking 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Serve with blue cheese dressing for dipping.

I like that Frank's RedHot sauce has a heat scale on the back of the bottle.  If you don't like your chicken extra spicy, pick a bottle from the bottom of the heat scale.  For coupons and more recipes check out their website, http://www.franksredhot.com/products.

The Results...

This was quick and easy to put together.  The only sauce I had on hand (Frank's Hot Buffalo) was too spicy for the kids.  The kids like Frank's Sweet Heat BBQ, but I was all out.  So, I made another batch of drumsticks and brushed on canola oil and seasoning salt.  The kids still really liked their drumsticks.  My husband and I ate these spicy drumsticks and enjoyed them.  Everyone was happy.  I liked cooking the chicken on a rack on top of a baking sheet.  I thought it turned out crispier this way and with the foil underneath, it was easy to clean up.  This would make a great gameday snack or you could turn this into a meal by serving with a salad and/or side dish.  Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks is a new favorite around here. 

This recipe share at Mom's Test Meal Mondays @ Mom's Test Kitchen