Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs, bone-in and skin-on, (about 2 1/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika, (sweet or smoked)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin and black pepper. Set aside
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º Fahrenheit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken in a bowl or in a resealable plastic bag and drizzle with oil. Toss to combine. This will help the spices to stick to the chicken and also get the chicken crispier.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Arrange the chicken legs on a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken legs over and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165º Fahrenheit when a meat thermometer is inserted at the thickest part without touching the bone.
- Transfer to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes then, serve hot.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove extra moisture and don't skip the oil! Although spraying the air fryer basket is not necessary, I always recommend this step to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. If the chicken legs are too close to each other, they won’t crisp up.
- Check the user’s manual for information about how much you should fill your particular model.
- Place the chicken in a single layer. Stacking the chicken will prevent it from cooking properly and getting crispy.
- Depending on your air fryer capacity, you may have to cook the chicken in two batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 557 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 42 g, Fat: 41 g, Saturated Fat: 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 240 mg, Sodium: 803 mg, Potassium: 552 mg, Fiber: 0.4 g, Sugar: 0.1 g, Vitamin A: 560 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 28 mg, Iron: 2 mg
