Air Fryer Chicken Legs
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Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Description
This recipe coats chicken legs with a spice mix of cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper, blended with olive oil to adhere evenly. The chicken pieces are arranged in a single layer with space between to allow hot air circulation in the air fryer basket.
Cooking at 370°F for an initial 10 minutes, then flipping and cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F ensures the skin crisps without drying the meat. The spices generate a warm, aromatic coating highlighting earthy and mildly pungent flavors from cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
The air fryer method makes this a convenient way to achieve a roasted texture with less oil and cleanup compared to traditional frying. Chicken legs cooked this way can be served alongside vegetables, salads, or grains for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add your chicken legs to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to combine and coat the chicken legs.
- Add the chicken to the basket of the air fryer, and make sure the chicken is not touching or stacked on top of each other - you may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry at 370 degrees F for 10 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes longer until the chicken is 165 degrees F inside.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6chicken legs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 328mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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