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Baked Chicken Legs (Crispy Skin & Juicy Inside!)

Easy oven-baked chicken legs with perfectly crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat using simple pantry spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp baking powder for crispiness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet with foil and place wire rack on top.
  2. Pat chicken drumsticks dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  3. Mix all spices and baking powder in a bowl.
  4. Coat chicken with olive oil, then rub seasoning evenly over all pieces.
  5. Arrange chicken on wire rack with space between pieces.
  6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.