Description
A simple and delicious recipe for air fryer chicken legs that results in crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken legs with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken legs.
- For extra crispiness, spray the chicken with cooking spray before air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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