Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Posted: 03/26/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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Perfectly crispy and simply seasoned, these air fryer chicken legs are so delicious! They’re an easy and family-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes.
Why This Recipe is So Good
- These drumsticks made in the air fryer are both kid and adult approved! With simple but delicious seasoning and a crispy skin, these chicken legs will be one of your favorite weeknight dinners.
- We are big fans of any recipe that is super easy and super fast, which is why we love this one. Just a couple of ingredients (that you probably already have) and about 20 minutes, and dinner is done!
- This recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled) for big families (or big appetites), and the chicken can even be used in meal prep.
How To Make Them
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
- Add chicken to a bowl and toss with the avocado oil and all the seasonings.
- Line the legs in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the legs. Cook 8 minutes or until chicken legs are 165º.
Chef’s Tips
Your chicken may take longer to cook after flipping, depending on your air fryer. We highly recommend investing in a meat thermometer to make sure you don’t under- or overcook!
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Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Perfectly crispy and simply seasoned, these chicken drumsticks are so delicious! They’re an easy and family-friendly dinner made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 5
chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons
avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon
salt
- 1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
- 1 teaspoon
garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon
onion powder
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
- Toss chicken in avocado oil and seasonings in a bowl.
- Line legs in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip and cook until 165 degrees, about 8 minutes.
Notes
Cook time: May take up to 10 minutes after flipping. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 174mg, Sodium: 1362mg, Potassium: 474mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 826IU, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 2g
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I substitute olive oil because who has avocado oil. And I cook to 180 degrees