Air Fryer Chicken Legs
An easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe that turns out super tasty and juicy, thanks to a secret ingredient: Mayonnaise! Dinner will be ready in 25 minutes.
servings
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Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3-4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Add mustard, mayo, garlic and spices to a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken legs, and remove any excess skin or fat that might be there. Spread the chicken with the mayo mixture, being sure to coat all sides.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air Fry for 15 minutes at 400°F/200°C.
- Flip the chicken over, and continue air frying for 10 minutes.
- Test for doneness, and add 5-7 minutes of additional time if needed to fully cook the chicken.
Notes
- If your chicken legs or pieces are larger, you may need to add additional cooking time.
- Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74C.
- Be sure not to overfill the air fryer basket. If needed, cook the chicken legs in batches.
Nutrition Information
Calories 195kcal | Carbohydrates 1g | Protein 11g | Fat 16g | Saturated Fat 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat 5g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Trans Fat 0.1g | Cholesterol 63mg | Sodium 473mg | Potassium 156mg | Fiber 0.4g | Sugar 0.2g | Vitamin A 83IU | Vitamin C 0.2mg | Calcium 17mg | Iron 1mg