Name: Oven Baked Chicken Legs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

Oven Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

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These oven baked chicken legs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual family meal, this recipe is easy to make with just a few pantry staples.

Author: Beth
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
Arrange the chicken legs on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking.
You can use drumsticks with or without skin, but skin-on gives the best crispy texture.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving for extra flavor.

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