Crispy Chicken legs Gluten free

 

• 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks approx. 2 pounds total weight
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp sea salt 
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp smoked or sweet paprika
• 1 Tbsp dry mustard optional

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and black pepper to a small mixing bowl.
• Using a fork, blend the spices together.
• Add the olive oil to the spices and blend them together.
• Allow the chicken legs to come to room temperature.
• Using a pastry brush (or your hands) coat the chicken legs with the seasoning oil mixture. Make sure to coat the entire drumstick
• Place the chicken legs in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet, making sure to leave room between the drumsticks.
• Bake the chicken legs for 30 minutes at 400 degrees on the middle rack of your oven.
• Brush the legs with the oil that has gathered on the tray and bake 

  • for an additional 5-10 minutes, until crispy (cooking time may vary).
  • *If you use an instant-read thermometer the internal temperature must be at least 165 degrees. At this temperature and time, they should be well above that internal temp

  
  
• CAN I MAKE THESE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN AN AIR-FRYER?

  Yes, you can, the only real change is cutting back on the olive oil.

  • Coat the chicken drumsticks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Mix the seasonings together. Toss the chicken legs with the seasoning. Spray the seasoned chicken legs with olive oil spray.

  
  

  • Place the drumsticks into the air fryer basket, making sure not to crowd them.
  • Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the drumsticks and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

  
  

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