Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Drumsticks)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Drumsticks)
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Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) that are quick to make in just 30 minutes. They are nicely browned and crispy outside and juicy inside, and have an amazing Asian flavor that the whole family will love. They make a healthy, easy dinner meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ tablespoon olive oil or half peanut oil and half sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional
- 5 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce use one that is gluten-free for a keto recipe
- 2 tablespoon honey use sugar-free maple syrup for a keto recipe
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or any hot sauce
- 8 chicken drumsticks take out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375° F (190° C) for at least 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, gather the ingredients and prepare the marinade.
- Whisk together garlic powder, onion powder, salt, olive oil, lime juice, ground ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha in a large bowl.
- Put the drumsticks into the bowl and massage them with the mixture until fully covered. If you have time, let them marinate at room temp for 20-30 minutes at least. Otherwise, skip marinating!
- Place medium to large chicken drumsticks into the air fryer tray or basket in a single layer, leaving space between them for air to circulate. This is key for even cooking!
- Cook them for 15 minutes. Then, flip the legs and cook for 10 minutes more. They will have a nice browned exterior. Check the internal temp with a thermometer – it must reach 160° F (71° C). If not, cook for 3-5 minutes more until cooked through. For smaller drumsticks, it will take less time to cook (around 18-20 minutes total).
- If cooking whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks attached together), it should take about 30-40 minutes total to fully cook.
- Garnish them with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with a side of your choice.
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Notes
- The nutritional facts were calculated using sugar-free maple syrup and gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) for a keto recipe. But you can use honey and regular soy sauce if you prefer.
- Storage
- This is such a delicious recipe that there will be few leftovers. If needed, store air fryer chicken legs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
- Freeze them in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months. To reheat them from frozen, place them in the air fryer for about 15-20 minutes, or thaw in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
874mg
(36%)
Potassium
219mg
(6%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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