Air Fryer Chicken Leg Recipe
Make dinner time a breeze with this quick and tasty air fryer chicken leg recipe. Get crispy, juicy chicken legs in no time with your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Dry Herb and Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 °F (180 °C).
- Brush the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, ensuring even coverage and smoothing out the skin as you brush.8 chicken drumsticks, 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Combine all the dry herbs and spices for the chicken drumsticks in a small dish.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Sprinkle half of the herb and spice blend over the tops of the chicken drumsticks and gently rub it in using your fingers.
- Flip the chicken drumsticks and repeat the seasoning process with the remaining herb and spice blend.
- Arrange the drumsticks in the air fryer, allowing some space between them for proper air circulation. Give them a light spray of oil.
- Air fry the chicken drumsticks at 380 °F (180 °C) for 10 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks and continue air frying for 7 to 9 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F (74 °C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest under a foil cover for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.5mg
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