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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 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Legs
  • 4 pieces chicken legs skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for coating
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the chicken legs with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can increase the cooking time by a few minutes.

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