Description
Crispy air fryer chicken legs with juicy, tender meat inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Coat the chicken with the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry ensures crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe