Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with a crispy skin seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Perfect for a quick, delicious meal, these chicken legs cook perfectly in the air fryer, providing a healthier alternative to traditional frying with less oil and mess.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 chicken legs
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to form an even seasoning mixture.
- Coat the chicken legs: Add the 6 chicken legs to the bowl with the seasoning mixture. Toss and mix well to ensure each chicken leg is evenly coated with the seasoning and oil blend.
- Preheat the air fryer: Turn on your air fryer and set it to preheat at 400°F (204°C) for 2 minutes to ensure it reaches the ideal cooking temperature.
- Cook the chicken legs: Place the coated chicken legs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook them at 400°F for 22 to 24 minutes. Flip the chicken legs halfway through the cooking time using tongs to promote even browning and crispiness. The chicken is done when it has a crispy skin and an internal temperature of 165°F measured with a meat thermometer.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to guarantee food safety.
- You can swap olive oil with any neutral oil such as vegetable or avocado oil.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences or add other herbs like thyme or rosemary for variation.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
