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Crispy chicken legs baked in the oven with golden skin served with lemon wedges and sauce.

Crispy Chicken Legs (Easy Oven-Baked Recipe)


  • Author: Mia Lewis
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside—these oven-baked chicken legs are an easy weeknight win!


Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken legs

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan.

  2. Pat chicken legs dry.

  3. Rub with oil and seasonings.

  4. Arrange on sheet, spaced out.

  5. Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway.

  6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Oven-Baked, Roasted
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (125 g, cooked)
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Protein: 23 g