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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside air-frier chicken legs recipe is the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken leg quarters
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Start by patting the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. This helps the skin get crispy. Avoid washing chicken pieces! Washing raw chicken can actually spread harmful bacteria like Salmonella around your kitchen instead of getting rid of them.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, olive oil, and thyme. Coat each chicken leg quarter with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C), if your air fryer model comes with a preheating option.
- Place the seasoned chicken leg quarters in the air fryer basket. Make sure they're not overcrowded to allow for even cooking and extra crispy skin.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for about 25-30 minutes until it's done and the skin is crispy. Turn them over halfway through. Make sure the inside temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) with a meat thermometer.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking. This helps in retaining the juices.
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Notes
- If your air fryer has a preheat option, use it. Preheating helps cook the chicken evenly and achieve a crispy skin.
- Before marinating, pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. This removes excess moisture and helps the skin crisp up.
- Arrange the chicken leg quarters in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cooking time can vary with different air fryer models. To make sure the chicken is cooked right, use a meat thermometer. The inside should be 165°F (75°C).
- Turn the chicken over halfway through cooking to achieve even browning and crispiness on all sides.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to help the juices redistribute, making the meat moist and tender.
- To prevent smoke and maintain efficiency, clean your air fryer regularly, especially after cooking fatty foods like chicken skin.
Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
437mg
(18%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.