Oven Baked Chicken Legs

This easy bone in, skin on oven baked chicken drumstick and thighs recipe (baked chicken legs) are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.

Roasted chicken legs are easy, simple and healthy. They will become a regular household favorite. Just bake the chicken legs in the oven on a sheet pan uncovered for 45 minutes and dinner is done.

INGREDIENTS

- chicken - paprika - onion powder - garlic powder - salt - black pepper - cayenne pepper Full Recipe

Preheat oven to 425F. Pat chicken legs, thighs, or drumsticks dry.

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Mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken.

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Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top of the sheet. This elevates the chicken so it doesn't bake or steam in it's own grease and promotes even cooking.

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Bake chicken legs uncovered ~ 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F.

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Rest 5–10 minutes before eating. Add salt to taste. Happy finger-lickin' chicken!

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