Hot Chicken Legs

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and place a wire baking rack on top.

2 . Stage

Fill a large pot with water. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add chicken legs; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

3 . Stage

Arrange chicken legs on the wire rack. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip and continue baking until juices run clear, about 20 minutes more.

5 . Stage

Transfer chicken legs to a slow cooker. Cover with hot pepper sauce and melted butter.

6 . Stage

Cook on Low until flavors combine, 1 to 2 hours.