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
- 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
- Protein 18.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.15 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High
- Cholesterol 105.79 mg High
- Sodium 287.93 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.38 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.1 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 20.55 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source
- Potassium 211.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.82 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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