Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken Legs

I made Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken Legs for the first time a few weeks ago and it has not left my meal rotation since. Budget-friendly roasted chicken legs with smoky paprika, garlic, and lemon. Honestly it is so good.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Budget-friendly roasted chicken legs with smoky paprika, garlic, and lemon. It is the kind of dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you did, which honestly is my favorite kind of cooking. Whether you are feeding your family on a Tuesday or bringing something to a gathering, this one always lands.

Ingredients

• chicken legs
• smoked paprika
• garlic
• lemon
• olive oil
• oregano
• red pepper flakes

How to Make It

Get everything prepped and measured before you start — it makes the whole process so much smoother. Then just follow the recipe card below for the full step-by-step with exact amounts and timing. The recipe card is your best friend here.

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Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken Legs

Juicy chicken legs roasted with smoked paprika and garlic until crisp-skinned. Easy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Method

 

1. Pat the drumsticks very dry and place in a bowl.
2. Toss with olive oil and all the seasonings until evenly coated.
3. Arrange on a rack over a baking sheet.
4. Roast at 425F for 35 to 40 minutes until the skin is crisp and the juices run clear.
5. Rest a few minutes and serve.

Notes

Drying the skin well and using a rack gives the crispiest results. Smoked paprika brings a subtle barbecue flavor.

Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken Legs

Juicy chicken legs roasted with smoky paprika and garlic.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 chicken leg quarters
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lemon wedges

Method

 

1. Pat the chicken dry and set on a rack over a sheet pan.
2. Stir together the oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
3. Rub all over the chicken and under the skin.
4. Roast at 425 for 45 minutes until crisp and the juices run clear.
5. Rest a few minutes.
6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Roast on a rack so the skin crisps.