Baked Chicken Legs
Chicken drumsticks baked in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy. One of the easiest ways to cook chicken.
Time
50 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4
Ingredients 2 items
- 8 chicken drumsticks (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: Salt and pepper, Garlic powder, Paprika, Onion powder, 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Allergens: None of the major allergens as written.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Pat chicken legs dry with a paper towel or clean cloth. This helps the skin get crispy.
- Place drumsticks on a baking sheet. Rub with vegetable oil or melted butter.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder if you have them.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Check that the meat near the bone is no longer pink before serving. The juices should run clear.
notes & tips
- Thaw first. Move chicken from freezer to fridge the night before. Cooking from frozen is possible but takes longer and won't get as crispy.
- Serve with anything. Rice, mashed potatoes, canned vegetables, bread. Chicken legs go with everything.
- Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to keep the skin crispy.