How to make chicken legs delicious
Chicken legs are a frequent guest on the family table. Whether they are pan-fried, deep-fried, roasted or stewed, they can be made into delicious dishes. In the past 10 days, the hot topics and cooking methods of chicken legs have attracted much attention on the Internet. This article will combine recent hot topics to provide you with a variety of chicken leg recipes, and attach detailed structured data to help you easily master cooking skills.
1. Inventory of recent popular chicken leg recipes

According to search data on the entire Internet, the following are the most popular chicken leg recipes in the past 10 days:
| practice | heat index | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Air Fryer Chicken Thighs | 95% | Low oil, healthy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside |
| Grilled Chicken Legs with Honey Sauce | 88% | Moderately sweet and salty, attractive color |
| Garlic Fried Chicken Legs | 85% | Rich garlic flavor, crispy and juicy |
| braised chicken legs | 80% | Rich sauce, soft and delicious |
| Lemongrass Chicken Thighs | 75% | Fresh and refreshing, suitable for summer |
2. Detailed explanation of how to make classic chicken legs
1. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air fryer chicken drumsticks are the most popular method recently and are highly praised for their healthy and low-fat characteristics. Here are the specific steps:
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| chicken legs | 4 |
| light soy sauce | 2 scoops |
| cooking wine | 1 spoon |
| minced garlic | 1 spoon |
| black pepper | Appropriate amount |
Steps:
1. Wash the chicken legs and cut a few times with a knife to facilitate the flavor.
2. Add light soy sauce, cooking wine, minced garlic, and black pepper and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees for 5 minutes, add the chicken legs and bake for 15 minutes, turn over and bake for another 10 minutes.
2. Grilled Chicken Legs with Honey Sauce
Honey-glazed grilled chicken legs are sweet and salty, especially suitable for family dinners. Here are the specific steps:
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| chicken legs | 4 |
| honey | 3 spoons |
| light soy sauce | 2 scoops |
| Old soy sauce | 1 spoon |
| ginger slices | Appropriate amount |
Steps:
1. Wash the chicken legs and marinate them with honey, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and ginger slices for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, put in the chicken legs and bake for 20 minutes, brush with a layer of honey water, and bake for another 10 minutes.
3. Tips for cooking chicken legs
1.Marinate time: Marinate the chicken legs for at least 30 minutes. The longer the time, the more flavorful it will be.
2.Fire control: Pay attention when baking to avoid burning on the outside and raw on the inside.
3.Seasoning matching: The seasoning ratio can be adjusted according to personal taste. If you like spicy food, you can add chili powder.
4. Nutritional value of chicken legs
Chicken legs are not only delicious, but also rich in protein and various nutrients. The following are the main nutrients of chicken legs:
| Nutritional information | Content per 100g |
|---|---|
| protein | 20g |
| fat | 15g |
| carbohydrates | 0g |
| Calcium | 10mg |
| iron | 1mg |
With the above methods and techniques, I believe you will be able to make delicious chicken legs. Whether it's a family dinner or an everyday meal, chicken drumsticks are a great choice. Come and try it!
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