Description
Juicy and crispy chicken legs cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons 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 dried thyme
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, and dried thyme.
- Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss until well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken, which should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning to your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
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