This easy slow cooker chicken legs recipe produces juicy chicken drumsticks with minimal effort. Using a simple homemade seasoning blend, this fuss-free chicken dish can be served year round. Instructions to make chicken legs in the Instant Pot are also included in the blog post.
Ingredients For Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
- Chicken Legs
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- Broth or Water for the Instant Pot only
How To Make Chicken Legs In The Crock-Pot
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Add all the seasonings. Toss until the chicken is coated. Or mix the seasonings together and sprinkle them on top of the food in the slow cooker.
- Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Coat the chicken legs evenly on all sides with the seasonings mix.
- Pour 1 cup water or broth into the pot. Add the chicken on top.
- Close & seal vent. Select high pressure and set time for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick-release the pressure.
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FAQs & Tips
Do you need to add liquid with the slow cooker?
Nope! I do not add any liquid to the slow cooker, just the seasoned meat. The chicken leg will release enough moisture
Can you use a different seasoning?
Absolutely. Feel free to swap in your favorite homemade or store-bought seasoning.
Can you use frozen chicken legs?
Technically you can add frozen chicken to the slow cooker however, I recommend thawing beforehand.
Can you use a different cut of chicken?
Yes. This recipe works great with other cuts of dark meat like thighs or wings. If you want to use chicken breasts, reduce the cooking time by an hour or so and do not let the chicken sit in the slow cooker on the warm setting.
Will the chicken be crispy?
Nope! To you achieve crispy skin, you will need to remove the chicken from the slow cooker or Instant Pot and place under the broiler.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover slow cooker chicken legs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I used a large 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe. If you have a smaller slow cooker, use less chicken!
PrintSlow Cooker Chicken Legs
This easy slow cooker chicken legs recipe produces juicy chicken drumsticks with minimal effort. Using a simple homemade seasoning blend, this fuss-free chicken dish can be served year round. Instructions to make chicken legs in the Instant Pot are also included in the blog post.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken legs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Add all the seasonings. Toss until the chicken is coated. Or mix the seasonings together and sprinkle them on top of the food in the slow cooker.
- Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Toss the seasonings mix with the chicken, ensuring all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Pour 1 cup water or broth into the pot. Add the chicken on top.
- Close & seal vent. Select high pressure and set time for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick-release the pressure.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
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4 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Chicken Legs”
I tried the recipe today and it did not turn out as pictured. After cooking in crock pot, the skin never gained any crisp so i had to put under broiler. Disappointment
The blog post specifically says if you want your legs to have crispy skin, you will need to place them under the broiler….
The author mentioned if you wanted to add crispiness put it under the broiler for a couple of minutes
This was so tasty! I have never used a slow cooker without liquid and was a little nervous, but sure enough the liquid came from the meat and there was liquid left at the end. It tasted so good, my picky kids loved it and ask for more, and this was the only recipe I could find online for slow cooker drumsticks that didn’t have bbq sauce or a bunch of other sauces. It didn’t need it at all, so tasty!!