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Air Fryer Chicken Legs
These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are perfectly seasoned, have tender juicy meat and crispy skin. Made with simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, this is such an easy dinner recipe that will please even picky eaters!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs, bone-in and skin-on (about 2 1/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin and black pepper. Set aside
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º Fahrenheit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken in a bowl or in a resealable plastic bag and drizzle with oil. Toss to combine. This will help the spices to stick to the chicken and also get the chicken crispier.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Arrange the chicken legs on a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken legs over and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165º Fahrenheit when a meat thermometer is inserted at the thickest part without touching the bone.
- Transfer to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes then, serve hot.
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Notes
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove extra moisture and don't skip the oil! Although spraying the air fryer basket is not necessary, I always recommend this step to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. If the chicken legs are too close to each other, they won’t crisp up.
- Check the user’s manual for information about how much you should fill your particular model.
- Place the chicken in a single layer. Stacking the chicken will prevent it from cooking properly and getting crispy.
- Depending on your air fryer capacity, you may have to cook the chicken in two batches.
Nutrition Information
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
240mg
(80%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Potassium
552mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.