Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Legs - a delicious and easy air fryer chicken legs recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F. for approx. 5 minutes. Pat 6 chicken legs dry with clean paper towel.
- Dry Rub: In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Season Chicken: Drizzle chicken with 2 teaspoons olive oil and rub all over. Season generously with the dry rub ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
- Air Fry: 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℉. Set aside on a plate and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy right away!
Notes
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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