Description

Chicken Legs are seasoned chicken legs that are baked in the oven until the skin is crispy and golden brown. It’s a delicious appetizer or main dish that is easy to make and just as delicious to enjoy!

Ingredients

Scale

8 chicken legs, about 2 pounds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix: In a large bowl, mix together the oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Coat: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then, toss the chicken legs into the bowl to coat them with the oil and seasonings mixture.
Arrange: Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each. (Optional, place chicken legs on an oven-safe wire rack on the baking sheet.)
Bake: Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken legs are cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden brown. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Rest: Once cooked, remove the chicken legs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions: Coat the chicken legs in the seasoned oil. Place the chicken legs in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. Air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes, flipping the legs halfway through cooking time. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
Calories: 277 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 380 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Chicken Legs, Baked Chicken, Crispy Chicken