Description
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Legs are a weeknight comfort dish that pairs deep roasted flavor with minimal prep, offering a mouthwatering crunch that satisfies any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the chicken legs with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness (optional).
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before tossing to help the skin crisp. Arrange legs with space between them and use an instant-read thermometer to check internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 86mg