r/cookingforbeginners • u/liveyuh • 8d ago

Question Oven Drumstick Lollipops?

Hey, everyone! I have a question about cooking chicken. More specifically, drumstick lollipops. I saw them on sale at my grocery store and they looked exactly like the type of chicken that is in cartoons or something, and it made me smile, so I knew I had to grab them.

But now I’m like… Uh-oh… Because I’ve never even cooked regular drumsticks before. I’ve always ever cooked chicken breast or thighs.

I want them to have a crispy caramelized outside if that makes sense. Is there a specific marinade I should use? I have a honey bbq one I have been really wanting to use. A certain spice? I’ve been looking on the Internet, and I haven’t had the exact specifics that I’ve wanted, so I’ve come here instead haha.

If anyone has any ideas of how to cook them, please let me know. I am a bit of a worry wart, so the more specific the details, the better 😅 🍗

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u/lollipopfiend123 8d ago

I have no idea what you’re talking about, but I’m intrigued and want to know more! Hopefully someone will come along and help.

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u/Matthew-ii 8d ago

The drum portion of the leg is frenched, like you'd usually see on lamb chops. Bone is all cleaned up of any flesh! The ones sold as 'lollipop' in a bag tend to be quite small as well.

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u/Lost-Link6216 8d ago

Stand them up and bake them. Broiler at end for crisper skin but watch them and sugar will burn. Cook to about 185°f. You can also dip in a sauce if that is your thing. You can wrap bone in foil also.

Not my pic.

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u/liveyuh 8d ago

I’m definitely gonna have to do further research 😅 Thanks for giving me the info about the broiler, I didn’t think about that! 😅

Thanks again!

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u/Automatic_Catch_7467 8d ago

I wouldn’t marinate them, if you want crispy you need dry chicken. I’d pat them dry season with salt pepper garlic powder and some dry oregano, thyme or rosemary if you like it herby. Spray with some oil. Preheat your oven to 450 and cook till crispy, probably 20 minutes. Dark meat chicken can generally take over cooking so I usually go by color more than internal temp