Description
Crispy and juicy chicken legs cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Add chicken legs to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 90
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