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chicken leg air fryer recipes

Chicken Leg Air Fryer Recipes: 5 Quick & Irresistible Meals


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple and tasty recipe for cooking chicken legs in an air fryer.


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

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken legs with the spice mixture.
  4. Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
  7. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken legs.
  • For extra crispiness, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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