🔥 Backyard Favorite: Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Fire Ballz
by Jaime Lee on Aug 18, 2025

🔥 Backyard Favorite: Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Fire Ballz
Nothing says yum quite like the smoky aroma of BBQ chicken sizzling on the grill. If you're looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers bold flavor with minimal prep, these Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are it. And thanks to Fire Ballz Eco-Fire Starters, your grill will be fired up and ready in no time—without the mess or chemicals of traditional fire starters.
🍗 Why Use Fire Ballz?
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s talk about why Fire Ballz are the go-to choice for your summer grilling:
- 🌿 Made with natural, non-toxic ingredients
- 🔥 Quick lighting with high heat output
- 🧼 No chemical odor or residue
- 💼 Portable & mess-free—ideal for home or on-the-go grilling
Whether you’re using a charcoal kettle, ceramic smoker, or fire pit grill, Fire Ballz take the stress out of starting your fire.
🔥 BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2–3 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 10–12 pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce (sweet, spicy, or smoky)
🔥 Instructions:
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Prep the Chicken
In a large bowl, toss drumsticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. -
Light the Grill with Fire Ballz
Use 1–2 Fire Ballz under your charcoal or wood. Light and let burn for 8–10 minutes until coals are hot and glowing. -
Grill the Drumsticks
Place chicken over indirect heat. Cover and grill for 30–35 minutes, turning every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. -
Add the BBQ Sauce
In the last 5–10 minutes, brush drumsticks generously with BBQ sauce. Grill over direct heat to let the sauce caramelize and slightly char. -
Serve and Enjoy
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with grilled corn, coleslaw, or your favorite summer sides.
🍽️ Pro Tip:
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness—drumsticks should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Fire Ballz help you maintain steady heat, so you get juicy meat and crispy skin every time.
💬 Final Thoughts:
Simple, flavorful, and smoky—the way grilled chicken should be. With Fire Ballz Eco-Fire Starters, you can focus on the flavor, not the flame. Ditch the lighter fluid and light up your grill the clean, easy way.
Fire Ballz: The cleaner way to BBQ. 🍗🔥