Best 7 Easy Oven Fried Chicken Legs Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our crispy and juicy oven-fried chicken legs, a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. This delectable dish combines the irresistible flavors of fried chicken without the added grease. Our easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients and a unique cooking method to achieve a crispy golden-brown exterior and tender, succulent meat.

In addition to the classic oven-fried chicken legs, we also present a delightful array of flavorful variations to satisfy every palate. From the zesty kick of buffalo chicken legs to the smoky charm of barbecue chicken legs, our recipes offer a diverse range of tastes to suit your cravings.

Whether you prefer a spicy kick or a tangy twist, our oven-fried chicken legs are sure to become a family favorite. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, these chicken legs are perfect for busy weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or even as a satisfying snack.

So, prepare to indulge in the crispy goodness of our oven-fried chicken legs and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 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 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

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

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

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

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy chicken legs, pat them dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking.
  • Use a light coating of oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the baking sheet.
  • Space the chicken legs evenly on the baking sheet to allow for even cooking.
  • Flip the chicken legs halfway through cooking to ensure they brown evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken legs. They are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken legs rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Easy Oven-Fried Chicken Legs is a delicious and easy way to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken without the hassle of deep frying. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious meal that the whole family will love. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or coleslaw, for a complete meal.

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