Air Fryer Chicken Legs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Chicken Legs
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Description
Seasoned chicken legs are dried and tossed with olive oil and a spice mix of paprika, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. The brown sugar in the mix adds a hint of caramelization while cooking. Cooking in an air fryer at 380°F allows the chicken skin to crisp up with less oil than traditional frying.
The method involves cooking the chicken skin side down first to render some fat and create a crisp base, then flipping to finish cooking through. The chicken is cooked until it no longer shows pink inside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring safety and juiciness.
This preparation is suitable for a straightforward dinner where the seasoned crispy skin and juicy meat are highlights. The seasoning is balanced and not overly spicy, appealing to a range of tastes.
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken legs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken legs with a paper towel to dry. Add them to a medium sized bowl.
- In a small bowl combine paprika, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the bowl of chicken and sprinkle with the seasonings and toss until fully coated.
- Place the chicken legs skin side down in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 380 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip after 10 minutes and continue to cook for 7-8 more minutes until no longer pink and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Chicken Legs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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