Crispy Baked Chicken Legs

Ingrédients

• 12 large chicken legs
• 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease the bottom of a large baking sheet with olive oil (pour 1-2 tablespoons onto pan then spread with basting brush or clean hands).

2. 2

   Blot chicken dry with paper towels then add to a large mixing bowl. 12 chicken legs

3. 3

   Sprinkle baking powder and spices evenly over chicken then toss or stir until chicken is evenly coated. TIP: Using your hands to massage the baking powder and spices into the chicken is the best way to ensure everything is evenly coated. 1.5 Tbsp baking powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp each pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika

4. 4

   Place chicken legs on pan 2-3" apart then bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from oven then pour off any standing liquid. Return pan to oven.

6. 6

   Continue cooking 20 minutes or until juices run clear. TIP: switch to convection mode if your oven has the option the last 15 minutes of cooking for crispier skin!