Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken legs with minimal oil for a healthier meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with a paper towel.
- Rub olive oil evenly over the chicken legs.
- Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Coat the chicken legs with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with oil before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on air fryer model.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs, crispy chicken, healthy fried chicken, easy chicken recipe