Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are a quick and convenient way to achieve crispy, golden-brown skin and perfectly seasoned, tender chicken! Serve with your favorite sides for an easy and delicious meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 chicken legs with the thigh attached, skin on
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • olive oil spray see note

Instructions

  1. Stir together flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss the chicken legs with oil, then roll in the seasoning mix.  If your model of air fryer requires it, pre-heat it to 350F.
  2. Prep the basket of the air fryer with the cooking spray and place the chicken legs cut side down, making sure they don’t touch each other or the sides.  
  3. Air fry for 35 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature at the thickest part of the leg has reached 165F.
  4. Serve with your choice of sauce and sides. 

Notes

  • Some synthetic cooking sprays have been known to damage the non-stick coating on the inside of air fryers. Do check the manufacturers instructions and / or use a pure olive oil spray to be on the safe side! 
  • This recipe can be scaled up for larger air fryers.
  • Some synthetic cooking sprays have been known to damage the non-stick coating on the inside of air fryers. Do check the manufacturers instructions and / or use a pure olive oil spray to be on the safe side! 
  • This recipe can be scaled up for larger air fryers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 694mg (29%) Potassium 333mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 359IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 694mg 29%
Potassium 333mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 359IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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