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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Crispy and juicy chicken legs cooked in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Legs
  • 4 pieces Chicken legs Skin-on for best results
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Coat the chicken legs with the seasoning mixture.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can spray the chicken legs with cooking spray before air frying.

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