Description
Enjoy crispy, juicy baked chicken legs with seasoned flavors, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry using paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over the drumsticks and coat evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks with space in between.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, turning once, until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking. Serve with dipping sauces like barbecue or ranch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken legs, crispy chicken, comfort food, easy dinner