Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Legs seasoned with a simple blend of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This quick and easy recipe delivers juicy chicken with a perfectly crisp skin, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 chicken legs
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Coat the chicken legs: Add the 6 chicken legs to the bowl with the seasoning mixture. Toss and mix until each chicken leg is evenly coated with the oil and seasoning blend, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and let it preheat for 2 minutes. Preheating helps the chicken start cooking immediately and promotes a crispy skin.
- Cook the chicken legs: Place the coated chicken legs in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 22 to 24 minutes, flipping the chicken legs halfway through the cooking time using tongs. The chicken legs are done when the skin is crispy and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached as measured with a meat thermometer.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- You can substitute olive oil with vegetable or avocado oil if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels before applying the seasoning mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
