Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Legs are a family favorite, delivering succulent meat and crunchy skin in every bite. These easy-to-make chicken legs are seasoned to perfection and baked until golden brown, making them the star of any dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish promises to impress with minimal effort. Serve them alongside your favorite sides for a meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (skin-on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken legs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken legs skin-side up on the baking sheet; ensure they have space between them.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 562mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 112mg