Description
Crispy and juicy chicken legs cooked in an air fryer for a healthier alternative to frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic 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 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken legs.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with oil before cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs, crispy chicken, healthy chicken recipe