Description
Juicy and crispy chicken legs cooked to perfection in an air fryer, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken legs to the bowl, and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they are not overcrowded.
- Cook the chicken legs for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken legs; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken legs from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can increase the cooking time by a few minutes, but be sure to check for doneness.
- Feel free to customize the spice blend according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 80