The endothermic gas reaction takes place in two steps or stages. In the first stage, some of the methane. burns with air creating an exothermic (heat generating) reaction. In the second stage, the surplus methane. reacts with the carbon dioxide and water vapor produced in the first stage. This second stage is endothermic. (heat absorbing).
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with clean paper towels. Cover them with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to warm them up to room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 400 degrees F. If you are using a charcoal grill without a temperature gauge, this will take about 20 minutes.
Cook Steps. 1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. 2. Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil. 3. Dry the drumsticks thoroughly, then set them on the prepared sheet pan. 4. Drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil.Use clean hands to coat the drumsticks evenly, then sprinkle the seasoning salt and black pepper all over.Set them back on the sheet pan with the skin side down. 5. Place drumsticks in the preheated oven. Bake until juices run clear when the leg is pierced with a knife, about 18-22 minutes.. Drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil. Use clean hands to coat the drumsticks evenly, then sprinkle the seasoning salt and black pepper all over. Set them back on the sheet pan with the skin side down. 5. Place drumsticks in the preheated oven.