Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    359 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Golden, crispy air fryer chicken legs with a delicious sweet and smoky seasoning. Ultra flavorful, super crispy skin, and juicy meat inside!

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Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs/drumsticks (about 2 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • chopped fresh cilantro or parsley or serving
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Instructions

  1. With paper towels, pat the chicken legs dry, and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the oil.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, mustard, and cayenne. Sprinkle over the chicken, then toss to evenly coat.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Arrange a single layer of the drumsticks in the basket.
  4. Air fry chicken legs for 10 minutes, then slide out the basket and flip the legs. Return to the air fryer and cook for 8 additional minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F when a meat thermometer is inserted at the thickest part without touching the bone (I remove mine around 190 degrees F and it is still very juicy. The extra time ensures the skin is nice and crisp). Transfer to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped cilantro or parsley as desired.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. 
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze chicken in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 680IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 680IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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