
american
Sticky Drumsticks with Oven Fries & Crunchy Slaw
Wing-night flavour with crispy fries and a cool cabbage slaw, a full plate
⏱ 60 min· Easy· serves 2
$2.82/servingat the cheapest of your stores this week · 11 ingredients on sale
Ingredients
- chicken drumstick800 g
- russet potato3 ea
- green cabbage¼ head
- carrot1 ea
- barbecue sauce½ cup
- hot sauce (optional)1 tbsp
- garlic powder1½ tsp
- paprika2 tsp
- mayonnaise4 tbsp
- apple cider vinegar1 tbsp
- white sugar1 tsp
Method

1Prep
- Heat the oven to 425F with racks in the top and bottom thirds.
- Line two sheet pans with parchment.
- Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch fries.
- Pat the drumsticks very dry with paper towel.

2Fries in first
- Toss the fries with 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp of the garlic powder and a big pinch of salt.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a sheet pan.
- Bake on the bottom rack 35 to 40 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden.

3Roast the drumsticks
- Meanwhile, rub the drumsticks with 1 tbsp oil, the paprika, the remaining 1 tsp garlic powder and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the second sheet pan.
- Roast on the top rack 30 minutes, turning halfway.
- Stir the barbecue sauce with the hot sauce, if desired, in a small bowl.
- Brush the drumsticks all over with the sauce.
- Roast 10 more minutes until sticky, lacquered, and 165F at the bone.

4Slaw
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Shred ¼ of a cabbage and grate the carrot.
- Add the cabbage and carrot to the bowl and toss well.
- Chill the slaw until serving.

5Plate
- Pile the fries and drumsticks side by side on each plate.
- Add a big scoop of slaw.
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