Description
Crispiest air fryer chicken legs recipe for a perfect meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
- Add chicken legs to the bowl and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
- Arrange the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, increase cooking time by 5 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Experiment with different spices for varied flavors.
- Serve with dipping sauces or a side of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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