Crispy Baked Chicken Legs

Perfectly seasoned baked chicken leg drumsticks with crispy skin on the outside that's fall-off-the-bone tender inside!

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat 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. 2Blot chicken dry with paper towels then add to a large mixing bowl. 12 chicken legs
3. 3Sprinkle 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. 4Place chicken legs on pan 2-3" apart then bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. 5Remove from oven then pour off any standing liquid. Return pan to oven.
6. 6Continue 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!