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A plate of crispy air fryer chicken legs on a plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Air Fryer Chicken Legs – a delicious and easy air fryer chicken legs recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 chicken legs
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F. for approx. 5 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken dry with clean paper towel.
  3. Combine salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub all over. Season generously with the seasoning ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
  5. Place chicken legs in air fryer basket and let cook 9-12 minutes per side, but start checking the internal temperature after approx. 15-16 minutes just in case your air fryer runs hot. Remove from air fryer when chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Set aside on a plate and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
  • Calories: 166
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 355.3 mg
  • Fat: 6.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 25.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 115.7 mg