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Crispy Herb-Garlic Chicken Legs

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: ~1 hour
Serves: 2–3

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Ingredients
• chicken legs
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or any neutral oil)
• ¼ cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika (smoked if you have it)
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare chicken:
• Pat chicken legs dry with paper towel.
• Lightly score (cut shallow slits) into the meat to help flavor soak in.
3. Make seasoning mix:
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, chicken stock, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat the chicken:
• Rub the mixture all over the chicken legs, making sure to get into the scored cuts.
• Place chicken in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.
5. Bake:
• Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
• Spoon a bit of the pan juices over the chicken halfway through if desired.
6. Air fry for crispiness:
• Transfer the baked chicken to your air fryer basket.
• Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
7. Rest & serve:
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the juices in.

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Optional serving ideas
• Serve with roasted veggies, mashed sweet potato, or a light salad.
• Drizzle leftover pan juices over the top for extra flavor.