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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Crispy and juicy chicken legs made in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Legs
  • 4 pieces Chicken legs Skin-on preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Add the chicken legs to the bowl and coat them evenly 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 (75°C).
  3. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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