Crispy Cajun Garlic Drumsticks

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      40 min

Appears in
Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice: Filipino- and Cajun-Inspired Recipes for the Smoker and Grill

By Tony Ramirez

Published 2025

  • About

Much as I love me some wings, drumsticks come with their own handle. I like to butterfly the drumsticks because it increases the surface area that crisps up and cuts down on the cooking time. It also makes the drumsticks a much better platform for a complex spice mix like the Cajun blend I put on mine. The technique is easy. You just slice along the bone to the top of the drumstick and then splay out the meat—it’s a little like spatchcocking a whole chicken. Don’t be surprised if you bag th