1. Heat up your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees C). Set an oven-safe rack atop a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
2. Dry the chicken legs using paper towels to aid in the crisping process. Afterward, place the chicken legs on top of the rack, then arrange them as desired.
3. Melt the butter and brush it over the chicken drumsticks. Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Leave the chicken legs to bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Bake for a further 10-20 minutes, or until the chicken legs register 165 degrees F as their internal temperature when checked with a meat thermometer.
5. Allow 5 minutes for the chicken to rest before serving.

This simple oven-roasted recipe for chicken drumsticks yields wonderfully crispy baked chicken legs that are always excellent and deliciously satisfying! This is arguably the only guidebook you’ll ever need for baking chicken legs; just make sure to follow the cooking instructions correctly in order to achieve the best possible results.

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