Easy Baked Chicken Legs (Drumsticks)
Crispy golden baked chicken legs are fall-apart juicy and tender. Quick prep and hands-off baking make these deliciously seasoned chicken drumsticks a family dinner win!
Servings: 6 legs
Calories: 301kcal
Equipment
- cooking spray or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or preferred oil
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 6 Chicken Leg Drumsticks patted dry with a paper towel
- Lemon Wedges (for garnish) optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together OLIVE OIL, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, and PEPPER.
- Add CHICKEN LEGS to the bowl of seasonings and toss to coat.
- Place chicken legs on a prepared baking sheet with at least 1-inch of space between each drumstick.
- Bake chicken legs uncovered 20-25 minutes they reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You are welcome to cook them longer for crispier skin.
- Transfer chicken legs to a serving platter, cover, and rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm. (optional) Garnish with LEMON WEDGES.
- Allow drumsticks to cool and store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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Notes
To store, allow chicken legs to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze up to 90 days (or longer if vacuum sealed).
How long to bake chicken legs
Chicken is ready to serve when it reaches the safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's a guide you can use as a reference point:
- 425°F or 400°F for 20-25 minutes
- 350°F or 375°F for 25-30 minutes
- 300°F or 325°F for 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1drumstick | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg