Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken legs with minimal oil. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks with thighs attached)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
- Coat the chicken legs evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the chicken legs.
- Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken legs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs, crispy chicken legs, healthy chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe