Baked Chicken Legs

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Baked Chicken Legs

serves 6, prep 10 min, cook 40 min

• 4 lbs chicken legs (this was about 20 legs or about 3-4 legs per person)
• salt and pepper or seasoned salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• hot sauce if desired (like Frank’s)

1. Heat oven to 475°.  Dry chicken legs by pressing them all over with a paper towel (do this even if they seem dry already, it will help the spices stick).
2. In a large bowl or plastic bag, toss chicken legs with salt and pepper or seasoned salt (I used salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika).
3. Add about 2 tbsp of oil to the bowl or bag and toss until legs are coated.
4. Spread legs onto one or two rimmed baking sheets or roasting pan and place in the oven.
5. Cook, using tongs to flip legs occasionally, approx 40 minutes or until meat easily separates from the bone.
6. Broil chicken legs briefly until skin browns and crisps slightly. Flip if desired.
7. If desired you can brush or toss some of the legs with hot sauce or serve plain or serve sprinkled lightly with Parmesan cheese.

These were great! I used Lemon Pepper and Garlic Herb seasoning. My husband loved them! 

5/5 stars