Baked Keto Chicken Legs
Budget Friendly and full of Flavor - Bake Keto Chicken Legs
Servings: 3
Cost: <$5.00
Ingredients
- 2 LB Chicken Legs
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 TSP Salt
- 1/2 TSP Pepper
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- 1/2 TSP Onion Powder
- 1 TSP Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 TSP Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 TSP Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Clean and Dry Chicken Legs
- Mix the Olive Oil and Spices in a bowl, and stir to combine
- Coat the chicken legs in the seasoning - Dip, Flip and use your hands to make sure they are fully coated.
- Baking - Place the legs on a rack placed on a baking tray bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. *See Notes
- Grilling - Place the legs on the grill and cook until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees. *See Notes
- Allow to rest a few minutes and enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Tricks...
Using a metal rack to elevate the Keto chicken Legs helps allow the air to circulate around them resulting in crispy legs even on the bottom.
Foil line your tray when baking with a rack this will make for quick and easy cleanup!
If you don't have a metal rack, use parchment paper and be sure to flip the chicken legs part way through - it may add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
For crispier chicken skin start with an initial high heat when baking the chicken legs in the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 425-450 degrees and bake at this temp for the first 10-15 minutes will help crispy up the skin quickly. Reduce the temperature back to 400 degrees for the remainder and continue baking until the legs are cooked through.
Try this Baked Keto Chicken Legs Recipe on the Grill - Places the legs directly on the grill grates and cook at Medium heat. Finish the legs with direct heat at the end to help crisp up the skin and create those beautiful grill marks. Just be mindful not to overcook them, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. We like our Chicken Legs on our Traeger cooked on High Heat - the wood smoke adds great flavor!
Allow your chicken legs to Rest before serving. Once the chicken legs are cooked, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute and helps maintain the crispiness. Serve and Enjoy!