Honey Mustard Chicken Legs
You're going to love these easy Honey Mustard Chicken Legs! Methods give to air fry or roast the drumsticks in the oven.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 375kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Air Fryer
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 12 chicken legs drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mustard I used whole grain, but Dijon or yellow work well too
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel and add the legs to a large bowl.
- Add the oil, honey, mustard, paprika, rosemary and salt.
- Toss the chicken legs in the seasonings to coat it. Alternatively, coat it by tossing together in a large ziplock bag.
- You can then cook them right away, or marinate the chicken by covering the bowl and refrigerating for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
To oven bake:
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Add the coated chicken legs to a large rimmed baking dish in a single layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken legs are cooked through and the skin is lightly browned and golden.
- To check they are done with a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should read 165 degrees F).
To air fry:
- Place the chicken legs into the basket of the air fryer (cook in batches if the basket is small). Cook at 380F (190C) for 10 minutes, then use tongs to flip the drumsticks and cook for 7-8 more minutes or until they are cooked through (the internal temperature of the drumsticks with a meat thermometer is 165 degrees F).
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Notes
If you want the chicken skin to be crispier you can put it under the broiler on high for a minute or two at the end of cooking.
You can marinate the chicken in the seasonings up to a day in advance. Store covered in the fridge until you're ready to cook.
Use a meat thermometer to check if the chicken is cooked through. The safe internal temperature for chicken legs is 165F.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.