Description
A simple recipe for crispy and juicy air fryer chicken legs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 spice mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- For extra crispiness, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs recipe crispy and juicy