Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

flour

1 tsp

cayenne

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

garlic salt

12 unit

chicken legs

1 cup

barbecue sauce

0.63 cup

hot sauce

1.5 cup

cooking oil

Step 1
~7 min

Combine flour, cayenne pepper, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic salt in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag.

Step 2
~7 min

Add chicken legs to the bag and shake well to coat completely.

Step 3
~7 min

Refrigerate in the sealed bag for 1 hour.

Step 4
~7 min

Heat cooking oil in a skillet to 350-375°F.

Step 5
~7 min

Fry chicken legs in the hot oil until browned on all sides.

Step 6
~7 min

Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~7 min

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 8
~7 min

In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce and hot sauce.

Step 9
~7 min

Transfer browned chicken legs to the bowl with the sauce mixture and coat well.

Step 10
~7 min

Place the coated chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispy chicken, double-dip the legs in the flour mixture.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired spice level.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through (165°F).

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be coated with flour mixture and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Moderate (Frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coleslaw and corn on the cob.

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Corn on the cob
Mashed potatoes
Green beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular BBQ dish, often served at gatherings and cookouts.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

4th of July
Labor Day
Summer Cookouts

Occasion Tags

Cookout
Summer
Party
Dinner
Weekend

Popularity Score

70/100

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