5 from 18 votes
Buttermilk Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe
Buttermilk-marinated chicken legs coated in a seasoned mixture of panko breadcrumbs and spices, then air fried to a crispy golden exterior with juicy, tender meat inside. The buttermilk soak tenderizes and flavors the chicken, while the panko mixture provides a light, crunchy coating. Cooking in the air fryer reduces oil use while preserving crispness, making this a straightforward recipe for flavorful drumsticks.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Calories:
458 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumstick
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 butter melted, stick
Instructions
- In a large freezer bag, place chicken legs and buttermilk. Allow chicken to soak in buttermilk for at least 2 hours to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix together panko, flour, baking powder, and dry seasonings in a shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and roll in panko mixture.
- Evenly space chicken in air fryer basket. (Two or more batches will be required.)
- Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes. Remove from air fryer and brush with melted butter. Turn the chicken legs over. Return to air fryer.
- Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken legs.) Check chicken for doneness with an instant thermometer (165 degrees without touching the bone.)
- Keep chicken warm until all chicken is cooked through.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
533mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.