Description
A simple recipe for cooking chicken legs in an air fryer for a crispy and flavorful result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken legs with the mixture evenly.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For extra crispiness, increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
- You can marinate the chicken legs overnight for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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