Baked Chicken Legs – Juicy, Golden, and Flavor-Packed

Flavor: Golden, crispy skin with juicy, tender meat inside
Why You’ll Love It: Easy to make, budget-friendly, and endlessly adaptable
Bonus Tip: Dark meat shines when cooked a little beyond 165°F for maximum tenderness

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Chicken drumsticks 8–10 pieces
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Onion powder 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Dried rosemary ½ teaspoon
Dried parsley ½ teaspoon
Ground mustard ½ teaspoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper ½ teaspoon

Optional Heat Add-Ons:

  • Cayenne pepper – ½ teaspoon

  • Crushed red pepper flakes – 1 teaspoon

  • Smoked paprika – swap for regular paprika for deeper flavor

Instructions

 

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