Baked Chicken Legs
Succulent and flavorful chicken drumsticks, seasoned to perfection and roasted until the exterior turns delectably crisp while the interior remains moist and tender.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 chicken drumsticks approximately 2 lb
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and lightly misting it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Take the chicken drumsticks out of their packaging, pat them completely dry using paper towels, and transfer them to a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to ensure even coating.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder. Add this seasoning mixture to the chicken and toss thoroughly until the drumsticks are evenly coated.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the preheated oven and roast for 40–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches at least 165°F.
Notes
Although 165°F is the minimum safe internal temperature, extending the cooking time slightly can eliminate any residual redness near the bone and yield exceptionally tender, fall-off-the-bone results.