Description
A quick and easy air fryer chicken legs recipe that delivers perfectly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat in under 30 minutes. Simple pantry spices make it a versatile weeknight dinner staple.
Ingredients
Scale
4 to 6 pieces Chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over them. Season generously with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the seasoned drumsticks in a single layer in the basket. Avoid overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes
- Flip the chicken legs carefully. Cook for another 10 to 12 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 165°F. Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving
Notes
Always dry the chicken first to ensure crispy skin.
Do not skip preheating the air fryer.
Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and steaming.
Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken legs, drumsticks, quick dinner, crispy chicken