Best Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Legs

Crunchy BBQ chicken legs on a plate with green onions.

5 from 1 vote

Best Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Legs

Buffalo chicken legs are a spicy and succulent treat, coated in a zesty buffalo sauce that delivers a satisfying kick, perfect for game day or a flavorful dinner option.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 10

Course: Chicken Drumsticks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buffalo, buffalo chicken, chicken, chicken drumsticks, legs, main dish, poultry

Servings:

Calories: 571kcal

Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp sea salt
⅛ tsp fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup Frank's Red Hot sauce or other hot sauce
⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
Ranch Dressing for Serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with foil and put a metal wire rack on top.
Rinse drumsticks and pat them dry.
In a bowl toss the drumsticks in the olive oil. Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Place chicken on the wire rack, bake until crispy and cook through, about 50 - 55 minutes. Remove the chicken legs from the oven and set the oven to broil.
Mix the hot sauce and melted butter. Toss the cooked drumsticks in the sauce. Place back on the wire rack and bake about 2 minutes until crispy and golden.
Serve with ranch and sliced vegetables. Enjoy!

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