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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Crispy chicken legs made easy in the air fryer. Made with our signature spice blend, plus additional flavor variations to switch things up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for at least 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over the 10 chicken drumsticks and rub to coat.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Mix until evenly blended.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the drumsticks. Rub to coat thoroughly, including under the skin if desired.
  • Place drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove from air fryer once the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
  • Let rest 1–2 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

For a Cajun-spiced variation:

1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For a Zesty Tex-Mex variation:

Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

For a Flavors of India variation:

Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Note: There is no need to spritz chicken legs with oil if you are using a flavor variation with citrus juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Drumsticks | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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