Best 11 Easy Oven Fried Chicken Legs Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to cook chicken legs, look no further than oven-fried chicken legs. This simple recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a mouthwatering dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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OVEN - FRIED CHICKEN LEGS



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Make and share this Oven - Fried Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kclay61

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg white, beaten
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/4 cup crushed corn flakes cereal
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 skinless chicken legs (drumstick plus thigh)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*F. In a small cup or bowl, combine egg white and milk. Combine cereal, cornmeal, and seasonings in a small zippered plastic bag.
  • Dip chicken legs into egg white and milk, then drop into plastic bag and shake to coat.
  • Bake chicken legs in nonstick baking dish for 25 minutes. Turn and bake an additional 7 to 10 minutes or until done.
  • For an extra-crispy version, use cracker crumbs instead of cereal. This coating is great on fish, too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 172.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.1

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN LEGS



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Save Money on the Family Budget and Make these Easy And Delicious Oven Baked Chicken Legs.

Provided by DinnerPlanner

Categories     Easy Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken legs (about 2-1/2 lbs.)
salt & pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup regular dry breadcrumbs (not panko)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using the oven, melt the butter in a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Remove dish from the oven when the butter has melted.
  • Lightly salt & pepper all of the chicken legs.
  • Mix together the breadcrumbs, spices and salt. Pour the breadcrumbs into a pan or flat dish.
  • Place chicken pieces in the casserole dish with the melted butter and turn the pieces until they are well coated with the butter.
  • Dip each chicken leg into the breadcrumb mixture and turn until well coated. Place the chicken leg back into the casserole dish. Do this with each chicken leg.
  • Let chicken sit on the counter for 15 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 g, Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Sodium 296 mg

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Crispy and delicious, these oven-fried chicken drumsticks rival fried chicken. The easy recipe uses seasoned flour and works for thighs and legs, too.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 cup butter
20 to 24 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 450 F/230 C. Line two 9x13x2-inch baking pans with heavy-duty foil.
  • In a food storage bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, curry powder, and poultry seasoning.
  • Cut the butter into pieces and place half (1/4 cup) in each foil-lined pan. Put the pans in the oven to melt butter. (Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.)
  • Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour mixture, shaking about three legs at a time in the bag.
  • Place the chicken in the melted butter in the prepared pans.
  • Bake the drumsticks for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until tender and nicely browned. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 392 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 69 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1032 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 37 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN LEGS



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When you're craving fried chicken without the excess grease, this recipe is sure to satisfy those cravings!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 chicken legs
¾ cup cornstarch
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup butter, melted, divided

Steps:

  • Combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place in the oven.
  • Combine cornstarch, panko, smoked paprika, Greek seasoning, onion powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag.
  • Remove chicken legs from buttermilk, drain, and dip legs one at a time into the dry coating mixture.
  • Remove pan from the oven with pot holders and add 1 tablespoon melted butter to the pan. With a pastry brush, spread melted butter all over the pan.
  • Lay coated chicken legs into the pan. Pour half of the melted butter over chicken legs.
  • Roast in the preheated until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes, turning over at the halfway point. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drizzle with remaining melted butter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 172.4 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1003.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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This fabulous recipe uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes the chicken incredibly moist. No one will guess that it has been lightened up and is not even fried! - Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 chicken drumsticks (4 ounces each), skin removed
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or dish, combine yogurt, mustard and garlic. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, baking powder, salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade and add, 1 piece at a time, to flour mixture; toss to coat. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN LEGS



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As a kid, I always loved it when my mom would make oven fried chicken legs. It was one of our favorite dinners! Now that I'm a mom, I'm continuing the tradition, and my family loves this recipe!

Provided by RichFoods

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h

Yield 15 chicken legs, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

15 chicken legs
6 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar to form a brine. Place chicken legs in a large plastic container and cover with brine for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Pour melted butter into large 15 x 12 cooking pan, such as a jelly roll pan, coating the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large zip-top bag, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Place 4-5 chicken legs at a time in bag. Shake to coat.
  • Place chicken in pan.
  • Bake approximately 1 hour, or until juices run clear; turning chicken legs after about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.4, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 452.5, Sodium 12752.8, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 21, Protein 96.8

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN II



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I love fried chicken, but it takes so long and is such a big mess. I came up with this one, and have been making it ever since! Everyone I have given the recipe to has loved it as well.

Provided by COOKIE240

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken thighs
3 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
  • Dredge the chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated. Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken to the dish and sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

OVEN-"FRIED" CHICKEN THIGHS



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These oven-"fried" chicken thighs are a perfect go-to dinner. They are budget friendly and can be turned into a compete meal served over rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.

Provided by Lauren Magenta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chicken thighs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 pinches cayenne pepper, divided, or to taste
2 pinches garlic powder, divided, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk eggs in a second bowl.
  • Combine panko bread crumbs with 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl.
  • Dip chicken thighs into the flour mixture, followed by beaten eggs, and then into the panko mixture. Transfer to the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until coating is golden and chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 151.4 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 418.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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These easy baked chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside--a flavorful, cheap meal to make any time!

Provided by Le12ahw

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken drumsticks, with skin
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of olive oil over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and line up drumsticks on top, alternating directions so that they fit. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter each, on the thick part of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover chicken with remaining olive oil; continue to bake until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 155.4 mg

EASY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Easy Oven Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut into pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix flour, salt, paprika, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Rinse off chicken pieces and coat in four mixture.
  • Heat butter and shortening in a 13X9X2-inch baking dish at 425 degrees F until melted.
  • Place coated chicken pieces (skin side down) in dish.
  • Cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken; cook uncovered about 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.9, Fat 67.3, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 243.3, Sodium 882, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 54.6

EASY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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This is a very easy way to have great fried chicken, without standing over a frying pan. My family loves this and it's simply a matter of changing the seasonings to get an entirely new flavour.

Provided by KALDIRRIS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup shortening, or as needed
¼ cup butter, or as needed
½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
10 crackers, or as needed, crushed
¼ cup cornmeal, or as needed
1 teaspoon dried sage
dried tarragon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt shortening and butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish in the preheating oven. Once melted, pour enough vegetable oil into the baking dish until oil is about 1/2-inch deep. Keep oil mixture in the oven while preparing remaining ingredients.
  • Beat egg and water in a shallow dish. Combine crackers, cornmeal, sage, tarragon, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Season with salt and pepper; seal and shake bag to mix. Dip chicken thighs in egg mixture and place 2 to 3 thighs in the plastic bag; shake to coat. Repeat with remaining chicken. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down, in preheated baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip chicken thighs and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 310.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of chicken legs and thighs for a more flavorful and juicy result.
  • Make sure the chicken is dry before coating it in the breading mixture. This will help the breading stick better.
  • Use a light hand when applying the breading mixture. Too much breading will make the chicken greasy and heavy.
  • Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the chicken. This will help ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Bake the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

Oven-fried chicken legs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crispy, flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, oven-fried chicken legs are a great option. So next time you are craving fried chicken, give this recipe a try.

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