Description
These air fryer chicken legs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Place the chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Protein: 20
Keywords: chicken legs air fryer, air fryer chicken, crispy chicken legs, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner