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Perfectly Baked Chicken Legs

by StudioLink Recipe.

June 17, 2025

🍗 Perfectly Baked Chicken Legs

Crispy outside, juicy inside — your go-to weeknight dinner hero! (by Jessica Gavin)

Looking for a low-effort, high-reward dinner? These baked chicken drumsticks are crispy, savory, and bursting with flavor — all made with pantry spices and a splash of olive oil. Whether you’re meal-prepping or feeding a crowd, this simple oven recipe delivers every time.

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✅ Ingredients

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- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher sallt
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika, sweet or smoked
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley

🔥 Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (optional but helps crisping).
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This ensures a crispier skin!
Mix olive oil and all seasonings in a large bowl.
Toss drumsticks in the mixture until evenly coated.
Arrange on baking rack or directly on the foil-lined tray, spacing them out.
Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve.