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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs is an inexpensive and simple recipe to make in your air fryer. Seasoned perfectly, this chicken will come out of the air fryer with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Your family will eat this up! #airfryer #chickenlegs via @vegetarianmamma
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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs is an inexpensive and simple recipe to make in your air fryer. Seasoned perfectly, this chicken will come out of the air fryer with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Your family will eat this up! #airfryer #chickenlegs via @vegetarianmamma

    Air Fryer Chicken Legs is an inexpensive and simple recipe to make in your air fryer. Seasoned perfectly, this chicken will come out of the air fryer with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Your family will eat this up!

    a round white platter filled with roasted chicken legs, garnished with parsley

    AIR FRYER CHICKEN LEGS RECIPE

    Chicken legs are one of those cuts of meat that are always inexpensive at the grocery store, but often we don't exactly know what to do with them to make them really delicious.

    This Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe is the only one you need from now on. It's perfectly seasoned with a smoky, salty spice blend, and cooked to perfection.

    Top down view of the ingredients for air fryer chicken legs, including chicken and spices

    INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER CHICKEN LEGS

    Chicken Drumsticks - This recipe makes between 5 and 8 pieces of chicken, depending on how big they are.

    Olive Oil - oil keeps the spices stuck to the chicken and helps everything to get nice and crispy.

    Kosher Salt - Well seasoned chicken is what we're aiming for here.

    Italian Seasoning - This blend of Italian herbs has all of the necessary flavor notes.

    Garlic Powder - for a savory, garlicy flavory.

    Smoked Paprika - Paprika adds color and warmth, and smoked paprika goes the extra mile while also adding a smoky flavor.

    Onion Powder - This sweet and pungent dehydrated onion adds big flavor to our chicken.

    Black Pepper - Always adds the perfect amount of mild heat.

    If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

    photo collage of six steps needed to make air fryer chicken legs

    HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN LEGS

    1. Preheat the air fryer as directed in the recipe, per your manufacturer's instructions.
    2. Meanwhile, combine spices in a small bowl and set aside.
    3. Place chicken drumsticks in a plastic zipper bag. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
    4. Add spice mixture to the bag and toss to coat.
    5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, then place the drumsticks inside and cook as directed.
    6. Flip halfway through cooking time and then continue cooking until chicken is done.

    These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

    a white plate of chicken legs garnished with parsley.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER CHICKEN LEGS

    These air fryer chicken legs are such a versatile meal - they can hold their own with many different side dishes. Enjoy them with your favorites.

    I like to serve air fryer chicken legs with a vegetable, like Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts or Air Fryer Green Beans.

    These Air Fryer Potatoes would fit the bill too!

    If you're looking to make a really great BBQ style meal, serve this dish with a cold salad, like this Amish Style Potato Salad.

    HOW LONG TO COOK CHICKEN LEGS IN THE AIR FRYER

    This will vary based on your style and type of Air Fryer, but in my testing, it took approximately 25 minutes.

    It will also depend on how you like your chicken legs cooked. I like to give them some extra time in the air fryer to get really crispy skin.

    Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken legs are at least 165F. That's how you know that they are done.

    CAN I STACK CHICKEN LEGS IN THE AIR FRYER

    As with most things we make in the air fryer, we want to make sure that there is space around our chicken legs so that the hot air can circulate and the skin can get crispy. For that reason, we do not want to stack up the chicken in more than one layer. If at all possible, you don't want your chicken legs touching each other at all.

    If needed, do two batches to cook your chicken.

    ARE CHICKEN LEGS HEALTHY?

    This depends on what you're going for! This recipe for air fryer chicken legs is keto friendly and low carb. Wanting to reduce fat or calories? You can remove the skin from the chicken legs after cooking. Overall, chicken legs are a great addition to a healthy, varied diet.

    a plate of chicken legs next to an air fryer basket and a white towel.

    The recipe should work in other air fryers. This recipe was created and photographed in a Hamilton Beach Air Fryer.

    If you have an OVEN STYLE air fryer, you may need to add 1-3 minutes of additional cook time.

    Keep in mind that each air fryer runs differently, it is important to check your food often.

    MORE AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPES TO TRY

    Did you know that you can make a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer? It's perfect for serving as is, or using for meal prep.

    Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a great recipe for beginners and super easy to make.

    Try this Air Fryer Smoky Chicken Breast recipe for a healthy main dish that's full of flavor.

    closeup of air fried chicken legs

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    a round white platter filled with roasted chicken legs, garnished with parsley
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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

    Air Fryer Chicken Legs is an inexpensive and simple recipe to make in your air fryer. Seasoned perfectly, this chicken will come out of the air fryer with crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Your family will eat this up! #airfryer #chickenlegs
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: air fryer chicken legs
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 219kcal
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    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 5-8 Chicken Drumsticks
    • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
    • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
    • ½ tsp Onion Powder
    • ½ tsp Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, combine spices in a small bowl and set aside.
    • Place chicken drumsticks in a plastic zipper bag. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
    • Add spice mixture to the bag and toss to coat.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, then place the drumsticks inside and cook for 10 minutes.
    • Flip drumsticks and cook for another 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Add another 5 minutes of cooking time, until cooked to desired doneness. Serve immediately.
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    Notes

    • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
    • Don't overcrowd the chicken in the air fryer. Allow room for air to flow. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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