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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.

 

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

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Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

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

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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

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Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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

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

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs (Drumsticks)

Last Updated January 15, 2026. Published December 31, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Legs

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

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Air Fryer Dry Rub Chicken Drumsticks

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

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