Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold seasoning. A quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
6 chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub the chicken legs with olive oil and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken legs.
- Continue cooking for another 10–12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a barbecue flavor, add a little brown sugar and barbecue seasoning.
Increase the cayenne pepper or add chili powder for extra heat.
Try oregano, thyme, and lemon zest for a Mediterranean-inspired variation.
Add grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking for a savory finish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 4–6 minutes or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
