Oven Baked Chicken Legs - Quick and Easy

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° convection. Pat dry the chicken legs with paper towels.

Step 2

Trim off any extra skin and any loose joint pieces.

Step 3

Spice to taste with salt and pepper. Use other seasonings if you wish.

Step 4

Place the legs on a prepared sheet pan with the thicker part of the chicken legs to the outside. Line the tray with aluminum foil to help clean up. A rack elevates the chicken to allow all sides to cook evenly. You can cook without the rack but better with it. Of course, a heavy spray of PAM on the rack or foil.

Step 5

Cook to 185°+ internal temp—about 35 minutes. DO NOT STOP SHORT of 185°. But up to 195° is fine.

Step 6

Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. They are way too hot to eat right away and will be better after a rest.