5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
This air fryer chicken legs recipe is a game-changer, giving you juicy chicken legs infused with the zesty goodness of lemon juice and herbs. It's an easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds chicken legs approx. 6 drumsticks
- ⅓ cup lemon juice juice of 2 lemons, fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme optional, or rosemary
- lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme (if using), and lemon zest and mix to combine well.
- Add in the chicken drumsticks and toss to coat.
- Cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F
- Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd or they may cook uneven.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping them half way through. (check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Internal temperature should reach 165° F.)
- Serve warm with extra lemon juice and fresh parsley on top.
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Notes
- Use any favorite herbs and seasonings or marinades you'd like.
- For best flavor, don't skip the marinating. You can marinate for up to 4 hours if you'd like.
- Line the air fryer with parchment paper for easy clean ups. Make sure it is cut to the size of the air fryer basket to avoid it burning if it's on the sides.
- To reheat:
- Air fryer - For optimal crispiness, reheat the chicken in the air fryer at 350° F (180°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Oven - You can also place the drumsticks on a parchment lined baking sheet and reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave - While it may not maintain the crispiness, place the chicken on a microwave safe plate and heat for 30 seconds to a minute.
- Store leftover drumsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Once cooled completely, freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours then transfer them to an air tight container or freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken leg
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
479mg
(20%)
Potassium
247mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken leg | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.