Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

Chicken is one of the main sources of protein we have in our household (along with cheese). So, since we have it so often, it’s important for me to find new and exciting ways to make it so that it doesn’t get boring. I have to say, I rarely EVER make chicken legs. It’s usually breasts or wings that I’m a fan of. I decided to move out of my comfort zone this time around and try a this new recipe for these Crispy Baked Chicken Legs. 

When dealing with chicken legs, I will usually start by “cleaning” them in water and vinegar, which is a trick an old friend taught me years ago. The chicken comes out clean and has a little extra kick of flavor from the vinegar. You can absolutely skip this step if you like, but it’s just something I do to satisfy my OCD.

Another trick I use for some extra zest is to add half a lemon, squeezed, into the egg mixture. Lemon and chicken are always a great combination. Well, enough talk. Break out your spices and lets get cooking! Full recipe for these Crispy Baked Chicken Legs below!

THE FOLLOWING SIDE DISHES GO GREAT ALONGSIDE THIS CRISPY CHICKEN!

1. Avocado, Corn & Black Bean Salad
2. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
3. Creamy & Refreshing Potato Salad
4. Mushroom Mac & Cheese

Crispy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

Course: Main Course, MeatDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

chicken legs

Prep time

20

minutes

Bake time

45

minutes

Calories

403

kcal

Juicy, tender chicken on the inside with a crispy, flavorful coating on the outside! These Crispy Baked Chicken Legs are a must try!

Ingredients

• 6 chicken legs

• 1 Tbs white vinegar

• ½ cup flour

• 1 Tbs paprika

• ½ tsp garlic salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 eggs

• ½ lemon, squeezed

• ¾ cup bread crumbs

• 1 Tbs olive oil

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking pan with parchment paper
• Submerge chicken legs in a bowl of water with the 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let sit for about 10 minutes
• Drain the chicken and place on a paper towel to dry
• In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper together
• In a SEPARATE bowl, mix the eggs and lemon
• In a THIRD bowl, add the bread crumbs by themselves
• Dip each chicken leg in the flour mixture first, the egg mixture second, and the bread crumbs last. Make sure each layer covers the chicken leg completely and generously
• Place the coated chicken on the baking pan side by side, but not touching
• Put in oven and bake for about 45 minutes. Make sure to flip the chicken about halfway through the cooking time
• Once baked, browned and crispy, remove from oven and enjoy!

Notes

• Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.