Name: Baked Chicken Legs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks, about 2 pounds total; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon dry mustard, optional

Baked Chicken Legs

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Crispy, juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks coated in olive oil, garlic, onion, paprika, and black pepper.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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8 skin-on chicken drumsticks, about 2 pounds total

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika

1 tablespoon dry mustard, optional

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.

2. Mix the seasonings with olive oil.

3. Pat chicken dry and coat thoroughly.

4. Arrange drumsticks in a single layer.

5. Bake for 30 minutes.

6. Brush with pan juices and bake 5–10 minutes more.

7. Cook until crisp and at least 165°F inside.

8. Rest 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

Use up to 1 tablespoon salt for a saltier result.

Pat the drumsticks dry for crispier skin.

Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days.

Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.

Nutrition is an approximate estimate per drumstick.

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