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Chicken Leg Recipes

These chicken leg recipes will help you make tender, super-crispy, and flavorful fried chicken without the extra oil, flour, or breading. They are perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier and make quick chicken main dishes. 

To start you off, try my Ninja Foodi air fryer chicken legs, roasted chicken legs, and air fryer dry rub chicken drumsticks.

 

Oven-baked chicken drumsticks with crispy tips and tender, juicy meat inside

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Last Updated March 21, 2026. Published March 21, 2026 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

Crispy chicken drumsticks coated in thick honey garlic sauce

Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Last Updated March 16, 2026. Published March 15, 2026 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs, glazed with rich barbecue sauce, served with a side of BBQ dip and garnished with fresh parsley.

BBQ Chicken Quarters

Last Updated March 20, 2024. Published March 20, 2024 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

close up shot of Marinated Drumsticks

Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

Last Updated April 9, 2023. Published April 9, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

air fryer bbq chicken drumsticks on a plate with bbq sauce

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Last Updated March 17, 2023. Published March 17, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

air fryer chicken legs recipe on a plate

Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Last Updated July 23, 2023. Published March 14, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters [+Video]

Last Updated May 7, 2023. Published February 27, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

slow cooker bbq chicken legs in a crockpot

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs (Drumsticks)

Last Updated April 7, 2026. Published December 31, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

close up of air fryer roasted chicken drumsticks in the ninja foodi

Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Legs

Last Updated December 14, 2022. Published January 8, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

close up of air fryer dry rub chicken legs on a plate with lemon and a green vegetable

Air Fryer Dry Rub Chicken Drumsticks

Last Updated July 18, 2022. Published December 8, 2021 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Tender, golden lemon garlic chicken thighs served in a bowl

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy sheet pan chicken dinner with tender potatoes and savory pan juices

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Easy make-ahead chicken salad with grapes served in a croissant

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Juicy Peruvian roasted chicken with crispy skin served with slices of lime

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Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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Tender, golden lemon garlic chicken thighs served in a bowl

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy sheet pan chicken dinner with tender potatoes and savory pan juices

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Easy make-ahead chicken salad with grapes served in a croissant

Chicken Salad with Grapes

Juicy Peruvian roasted chicken with crispy skin served with slices of lime

Peruvian Chicken

Homemade buffalo chicken bowl layered with rice, veggies, and melted cheese

Buffalo Chicken Bowls

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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Recipe [+VIDEO]

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Low-Carb Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (Grain-free, No-Added Sugar)

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Easy Creamy Keto Tomato Soup Recipe [+VIDEO]

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Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

stacked Cauliflower Hash Browns with green onions

Cauliflower Hash Browns

Quick cucumber onion salad with rice vinegar and a touch of sweetness

Cucumber Onion Salad

Healthy baked asparagus with crispy tips and cheesy topping

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