Best Air Fryer Chicken Legs: Crispy, Juicy, and Easy
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Learn how to make the best air fryer chicken legs: crispy, juicy, and flavorful in just 40 minutes!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pcs chicken legs free range
- 1 tsp sea salt kosher
- ½ tsp ground pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp paprika mild, Hungarian
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
- ½ tsp Italian spices
- 1 tsp vegetable mix
- 1 tsp pepper paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and sprinkle all the spices from the list over them, along with the olive oil.
- Massage them well with your hands, so that the spices penetrate evenly everywhere. Cover with plastic wrap and leave them to marinate for at least an hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 C) and spray the basket with olive oil. Place the marinated chicken legs in the basket on a single layer with skin side down.
- Set the device to a temperature of 175 C (347 F) and fry the chicken legs for 35 minutes.
- Halfway through, that is, after 17-18 minutes, open the air fryer drawer and turn each chicken leg to the other side, skin side up, then continue frying them.
- To make the skin more crispy, continue to fry them for another 3-5 minutes at a temperature of 205 C (400 F).
- Air fryer chicken legs can be served with a variety of different side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, salad, or gravy.
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Notes
- Choose chicken legs that are all about the same size. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Avoid chicken legs that have any bruises or discoloration.
- If you are using frozen chicken legs, be sure to thaw them completely before cooking them.
Nutrition
Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg