Name: Spicy and Juicy Hot Chicken Legs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6 chicken legs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Spicy and Juicy Hot Chicken Legs Recipe

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These spicy hot chicken legs are the perfect combination of crispy skin and juicy meat with a kick of heat. Marinated in a spicy blend of seasonings, these chicken legs are baked to perfection for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

6 chicken legs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Place the chicken legs in a large baking dish and coat them with the spice mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

Marinating the chicken legs before baking helps infuse the flavors into the meat.

You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

These hot chicken legs are perfect for a game day snack or a weeknight dinner.