Oven Fried Chicken Legs❤️ 😍
Ingredients:
4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken:In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
Add the chicken legs to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best results.
Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Coating:In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs.
Remove each chicken leg from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Roll each chicken leg in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to make it stick. Place the coated chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
Bake the Chicken:Lightly spray or brush the chicken legs with cooking spray or olive oil. This will help them become crispy in the oven.
Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Serve:Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
