Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Air Fryer Chicken Legs deliver crisp, golden skin with juicy meat inside, seasoned with a simple blend of garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. They cook quickly and evenly, making them ideal for a weeknight dinner or game-day platter. Expect savory, well-seasoned flavor and a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Legs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 2
Mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Set the drumsticks on a clean work surface.
- 4
Evenly sprinkle the spice mix over all sides of the drumsticks.
- 5
Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- 6
Using tongs, flip the chicken and cook for 10 minutes more.
- 7
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 8
Check with an instant-read thermometer near the bone; it should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 149.95 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 18.51 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 0.88 g 0%
- Total Fat 8.15 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 105.79 mg High 35%
- Sodium 287.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 217.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 12.82 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Legs is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Garlic Powder, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 149.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Legs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chicken Legs?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Legs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Legs healthy?
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 149.95 calories and 18.51 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 287.93 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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