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air fried chicken legs

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Samantha Erb
How to make chicken legs in the air fryer that are crispy and juicy. They cook perfectly every time and take less time than the oven!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and black pepper to make the seasoning.
  • Add chicken drumsticks to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with seasoning, and toss to coat.
  • Place chicken drumsticks in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked to 165 F.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 55gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 288mgSodium: 753mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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