Description
A nostalgic recipe for crispy baked chicken legs that are juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks (approx. 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (or reduce to 1 teaspoon for less sodium)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in the olive oil to form a paste and coat the chicken drumsticks.
- Let the chicken legs come to room temperature and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Using a brush or your hands, coat each drumstick thoroughly with the spice mixture.
- Arrange the chicken legs on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes on the middle rack, then brush with oil from the tray and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, try air-drying the chicken legs in the fridge for a few hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg