Chicken Legs
Chicken Legs are seasoned chicken legs that are baked in the oven until the skin is crispy and golden brown. It's a delicious appetizer or main dish that is easy to make and just as delicious to enjoy!
Servings: 8 chicken legs
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs, about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.* Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then, toss the chicken legs into the bowl to coat them with the oil and seasonings mixture.
- Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken legs are cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden brown. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken legs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
*Air Fryer Instructions:
- Coat the chicken legs in the seasoned oil.
- Place the chicken legs in a single layer into the basket of the air fryer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
- Air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes, flipping the legs halfway through cooking time. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken leg | Calories: 277kcal