frozen chicken legsāfrom buying to storing to cooking and even a recipe:
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1. Where to Buy Frozen Chicken Legs
ā¢Grocery stores: Most supermarkets carry frozen chicken legs in bulk or family packs (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Safeway).
ā¢Wholesale stores: Costco, Samās Club, and Restaurant Depot offer great bulk options.
ā¢Online: Try delivery services like Instacart, Amazon Fresh, or specialty butchers like Crowd Cow or Porter Road.
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2. Storage Tips
ā¢In the freezer: Store chicken legs in their original packaging or repackage them in airtight freezer bags. Add the date so you know how long theyāve been frozen.
ā¢Shelf life: Best used within 6 months for optimal taste, but safe for up to 1 year if kept at 0°F or below.
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3. Cooking From Frozen
Yes, you can cook them straight from the freezerājust allow extra time.
Options:
ā¢Oven-baked (crispy)
1.Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
2.Place frozen chicken legs on a baking tray
3.Drizzle with oil + season (or wait to season halfway through)
4.Bake for 60ā70 minutes until internal temp is 165°F (74°C)
5.Broil last 5 minutes for crispy skin
ā¢Pressure cooker / Instant Pot
1.Add 1 cup broth or water
2.Place frozen chicken legs on rack
3.Season
4.Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes
5.Natural release for 10 mins, then quick release
ā¢Air fryer
1.Preheat to 360°F
2.Spray chicken with oil
3.Air fry 35ā40 minutes, flipping halfway
4.Use meat thermometer to check doneness
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