5 from 12 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Air Fryer Chicken Legs are seasoned with a blend of olive oil, cumin, garlic and onion powders, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, producing a flavorful, spiced crust. Cooking in the air fryer crisps the skin while keeping the meat juicy inside. The method uses controlled temperature and turning to ensure even cooking and a safe internal temperature, perfect for a savory, hands-on main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
chicken legs
Calories:
521 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 chicken legs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% 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.