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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Chicken Legs: 5 Steps to Juicy Perfection


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  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Air Fryer Chicken Legs – super juicy and tender chicken drumsticks cooked in just minutes in the air fryer. Full of flavor and a great easy dinner for any night of the week.


Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400º F.
  2. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel to make sure the coating sticks well.
  3. In a large plastic food storage bag or a bowl, toss together chicken legs with the oil and all of the spices until everything is well coated.
  4. Arrange chicken legs in a single layer in the base of the air fryer.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165º F.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Air Frying
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
    • Calories: 403 kcal
    • Sugar: 0 g
    • Sodium: 1,000 mg
    • Fat: 23 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 2 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 44 g
    • Cholesterol: 125 mg