Best 3 Hot Chicken Legs Recipes

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**Crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, these hot chicken legs are the ultimate game-day snack or party appetizer. Made with a flavorful blend of spices and fried to perfection, these chicken legs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, these chicken legs can be customized to suit any taste.**

**The article includes three different recipes for hot chicken legs, each with its unique flavor profile:**

* **Classic Hot Chicken Legs:** This recipe is a classic for a reason. It features a simple blend of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, that gives the chicken legs a delicious, slightly spicy flavor.
* **Nashville Hot Chicken Legs:** These chicken legs are coated in a fiery cayenne pepper sauce that gives them a bold and spicy flavor. The sauce is made with a combination of cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar, and it's sure to leave your taste buds tingling.
* **Buffalo Hot Chicken Legs:** These chicken legs are coated in a tangy and spicy buffalo sauce that's made with Frank's RedHot sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. The buffalo sauce gives the chicken legs a slightly sweet and tangy flavor with a bit of a kick.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOT CHICKEN LEGS



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A quick and easy way to make an excellent and inexpensive dinner.

Provided by andreakrieger

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 chicken legs, thawed
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot)
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and place a wire baking rack on top.
  • Fill a large pot with water. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add chicken legs; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Arrange chicken legs on the wire rack. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip and continue baking until juices run clear, about 20 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken legs to a slow cooker. Cover with hot pepper sauce and melted butter.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 246.4 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 58.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 1810.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS FOR TAILGATING



LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS FOR TAILGATING image

Categories     Marinade     Chicken     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Tailgating

Yield 16 legs

Number Of Ingredients 3

one bottle medium size Louisiana hotsauce (or the large bottle depending upon your "hot" factor)
2 sticks unsalted butter
16 Chicken LEGS (rinsed and pat dry)

Steps:

  • heat grill or start coals in a small pan on the grill add butter and entire bottle of hot sauce, stir till it becomes red medium thick liquid, let simmer or move off direct heat till chicken is ready. put on chicken legs and cook over heat till the skin begins to crisp. Apply sauce liberally to each leg, and turn often till achieving a smoky red skin and cooked throughout. don't spare the sauce and remember the mantra "sauce and flip" cooking times vary depending upon methiod but normally 15 to 20 minutes total

SPICY HOT CHICKEN LEGS



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This is just like spicy chicken wings, only less work. Cooks up nicely in the slow cooker! A quick meal that is super easy and oh so yummy! For crispier chicken, bake in a 400 degrees F oven for the final 30 minutes.

Provided by chowsito

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot red pepper sauce
¼ cup butter, cubed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place the drumsticks in a slow cooker, and sprinkle evenly with pieces of butter. Pour the hot sauce over the chicken, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or until tender. Serve chicken legs with blue cheese dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 158.8 mg, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1024.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful brine: This will help to infuse the chicken legs with flavor and moisture. Try a brine made with spices, herbs, and citrus.
  • Choose the right oil for frying: Use a high-heat oil, such as canola or grapeseed oil. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and can burn easily.
  • Fry the chicken legs in small batches: This will help to prevent the oil from becoming overcrowded and the chicken legs from sticking together.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken legs are cooked through: The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken legs rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Hot chicken legs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a few simple tips, you can easily make hot chicken legs at home that are just as good as, if not better than, the ones you get from your favorite restaurant. So next time you're craving something spicy and flavorful, give this recipe a try.

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