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air fryer fried chicken legs recipes

Air Fryer Fried Chicken Legs Recipes: 5 Simple Secrets


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple recipe for crispy air fryer fried chicken legs.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Soak chicken legs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Spray chicken legs with cooking spray.
  6. Place chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).

Notes

  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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