Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs in 25 Minutes
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken legs are a family dinner favorite. These deliciously seasoned chicken drumsticks are ready in minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Equipment
- 5.8 quart basket air fryer (Cosori XL) or other air fryer model
- serving platter
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken Leg Drumsticks
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil or preferred oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Use a paper towel to remove excess moisture from the surface.
- (optional) Rest CHICKEN LEGS at room temperature for 20 minutes to remove the chill.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CHILI POWDER, SALT, and PEPPER.
- Coat CHICKEN LEGS in OLIVE OIL and toss in seasoning blend to coat.
- Place chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer with at least ¼-inch space between each piece.
- Air fry chicken legs at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken legs over and air fry an additional 10 minutes, or until the center reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
To store: Allow chicken legs to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze up to 90 days.
To reheat: Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken legs in air fryer basket and cook 8-12 minutes, flipping as needed.
To reheat: Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken legs in air fryer basket and cook 8-12 minutes, flipping as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg