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Best Damn Baked Buffalo Chicken Legs
These baked buffalo chicken legs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a classic tangy sauce. Perfect for game day or an easy dinner!
Original recipe: recipeteacher.com
- Yield:
- 6 servings
- Prep:
- 8 min
- Cook:
- 40 min
- Total:
- 48 min
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Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken legs (about 2 lbs.)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot (or preferred hot sauce)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl or zip-top bag, toss the chicken with oil, then add the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, chili powder until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through (internal temp should be at least 165°F but is best around 185°F).
- While the chicken bakes, heat the hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth, only about 2-3 minutes.
- When chicken is done in the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then toss the baked chicken in the Buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Optional: For a final touch of crispiness, broil the chicken legs for 2-3 minutes.