Chicken legs (drumsticks) are affordable, juicy, and easy to cook. Here’s a simple and tasty way to make them in the oven. 🍗
Crispy Baked Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- 6–8 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Rub with oil.
- Mix all the spices together and coat the chicken evenly.
- Bake
- Place chicken legs on a baking sheet or rack.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- The skin should be golden and crispy.
- Rest and serve
- Let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Good Side Dishes
- French fries 🍟
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Corn on the cob 🌽
- Coleslaw
- Rice or macaroni and cheese
✅ If you’d like, I can also show you:
- 3 super popular chicken leg recipes (BBQ, honey garlic, and crispy fried).
