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3 Baked Chicken Legs piled on a white plate with mashed potatoes and peas on the side on a grey background

Baked Chicken Legs

Perfectly Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe! Baking Chicken Legs in Oven is great for an easy, healthy dinner- learn how to bake chicken legs!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 2 drumsticks
Calories: 242kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl mix together spices.
  • Place the drumsticks in a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss until evenly coated. Add the spices and toss again until coated evenly.
  • Place drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 450 for 35 minutes or until it reaches an internal temp of 165. The skin should be golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cooked drumsticks | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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