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Enjoy flavorful baked chicken legs recipe in minutes thanks to this simple dinner idea. The entire family will enjoy crispy baked chicken and it is budget friendly.
Baked chicken legs recipe
Learn the tips and tricks to make crispy and delicious baked chicken legs. You will be amazed how quickly this comes together in only 30 minutes. Plus, chicken legs are very inexpensive and great for the grocery budget.
You will love how crispy the outside of the chicken is. The inside is moist and flavorful. You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy recipe!
Get dinner on the table in less time than getting take out! You might also like Oven Baked Chicken thighs recipe or our recipe for rotisserie chicken. It is also super easy and tasty!
Let’s make easy baked chicken legs!
Ingredients for the best chicken drumsticks:
- 12 Chicken Drumsticks
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Pepper
How to make baked chicken legs in the oven:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil) for easy clean up.
Place the chicken drumsticks on the baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the drumsticks. I used a basting brush to cover the chicken drumsticks evenly.
Combine all the seasonings together in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture over the drumsticks.
How long does it take for drumsticks to cook in the oven?
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Switch the oven to broil. Broil the drumsticks for 3-4 minutes to brown the drumsticks.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!
Do you turn chicken legs when baking?
It’s not necessary but will make the chicken even crispier on all sides. This just comes down to preference.
What to serve with baked chicken legs?
The ideas are endless to serve with baked chicken legs. I do prefer to keep the side dishes simple though.
Our family enjoys this easy 4 ingredient Parmesan Pasta. Yum. We also love mashed potatoes and green beans. It is simple but delicious.
Rice is also tasty. We actually keep this in the freezer so it is so easy on busy nights.
Learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer and we all can enjoy a really easy meal.
We do this for lots of meals and it helps put together a quick meal. If you are not freezing rice, it is such a time saver.
Sometimes we also add a simple side salad or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for another easy side idea.
This meal is also good with asparagus. This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.
Try easy baked chicken drumsticks!
Baked chicken legs are frugal and easy!
This is definitely a recipe to try if you are trying to keep your grocery budget low and save time. You can also use other cuts of chicken such as chicken thighs or oven baked chicken breasts.
We love to use what we have in the freezer or can get on sale at the grocery store. Just keep in mind the cooking time will vary based on what type of meat you use.
Plus, I have found that by using what is on sale at the grocery store or already in the freezer helps the grocery budget greatly!
We are big fans of using what we have or can grab on sale at the grocery store. By cooking like this, it really helps me to save money on groceries.
It is a huge help to our budget. I cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning!
Everyone will enjoy baked chicken drumsticks!
Once I found out how easy it was to cook chicken drumsticks, I started making these more frequently. I can’t even get takeout in the amount of time it takes to cook this chicken.
I love being able to feed my family delicious meals while staying on budget. This recipe is a win all around. 🙂
The kids love it and the entire family asks for it all the time. It is frugal, easy and packed with flavor. What more could you want in a meal?
Make it today! You will be glad you did!
Print this easy baked chicken drumsticks recipe below:
Baked Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- 12 Chicken Drumsticks
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil) for each clean up.
- Place the chicken drumsticks on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the drumsticks. I used a basting brush to cover the chicken drumsticks evenly.
- Combine all the seasonings together in a small bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over the drumsticks.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Switch the oven to broil. Broil the drumsticks for 3-4 minutes to brown the drumsticks.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Try these other easy chicken recipes:
- Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Foil Packet Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe
- Easy Grilled Chicken Kabob Recipe
- The Best Ritz Cracker Chicken
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Great recipe! Delicious and easy to make!
Thank you!
Made these tonight. The entire family loved them. Hubby said “delicious”. Will definitely be a repeat.
Classic recipe that always wins in my house!
These were so good and easy! Will definitely be part of our regular meal rotation!
This is one of the best recipies for chicken legs. Really enjoyed them.