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Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Crispy chicken legs made easy in the air fryer. Made with our signature spice blend, plus additional flavor variations to switch things up!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for at least 5 minutes.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over the 10 chicken drumsticks and rub to coat.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Mix until evenly blended.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the drumsticks. Rub to coat thoroughly, including under the skin if desired.
- Place drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from air fryer once the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
- Let rest 1–2 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
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Notes
- 1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon garam masala1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Note: There is no need to spritz chicken legs with oil if you are using a flavor variation with citrus juices.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2Drumsticks
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
474IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Drumsticks | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.