Description
These baked chicken legs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, made with simple seasonings for an easy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 6 medium chicken drumsticks (~1 1/2 lb)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe rack on top.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels to help them get crispy. Arrange the chicken legs on the rack.
- Brush the chicken drumsticks with melted butter. Season evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the drumsticks and bake for another 10-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).
- Optional: Broil for a couple of minutes if extra crispiness is desired.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry is key for crispy skin.
- You can substitute butter with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
