Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are a simple and delicious way to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken without all the extra oil. With a perfect blend of spices, these drumsticks are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks (skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Season the Chicken: Toss the drumsticks with olive oil in a bowl. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Rub the seasoning mix over the chicken.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10–12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on drumstick size and air fryer model.
- For extra crispy skin, lightly spray chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
- Serve with favorite dipping sauce or side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 drumsticks
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
