Description
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken legs with minimal oil and maximum flavor. Perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
- Coat chicken legs evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on air fryer model.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs, crispy chicken, easy dinner recipe