Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs
These Crispy Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer are ready in less than 20 minutes! They are incredibly juicy, and after one bite into the crunchy skin, you won't want to cook them in the oven or deep fryer again!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 338kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6-7 chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry chicken rub link for homemade rub is down below in the notes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil.
- Mix together the seasoning and baking powder in a small bowl. Cover the chicken legs with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes at 400℉.
- Flip the chicken legs over, and cook for 7 more minutes at 400℉. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, and the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or side dishes and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Homemade chicken rub
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the chicken legs.
- Cook the chicken legs in a single layer.
- You may need to cook them in batches if necessary.
- Flip the chicken legs halfway during cooking.
- Check on the chicken legs to prevent overcooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken legs, making sure they are 165 degrees F.
Nutrition
Serving: 2legs | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 50.6g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 231.4mg | Sodium: 299.9mg | Potassium: 946.2mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 19.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 186.2mg | Iron: 2.7mg
