Description
A detailed recipe for preparing air fryer fried chicken legs with a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken legs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken legs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken legs from buttermilk and let excess drip off.
- Coat each leg in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place chicken legs in the basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken by returning it to the buttermilk and then re-coating with flour.
- Experiment with different spices in the flour mixture for varied flavors.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken legs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: air fryer fried chicken legs recipes, crispy chicken legs, buttermilk fried chicken