Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Learn how to make the best Air Fryer Chicken Legs! Crispy, flavorful and so fast and easy to make. Uses simple spices, oil and chicken drumsticks!

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Shopping list:

• chicken drumsticks
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• dried rosemary
• olive oil

If you love your chicken crispy and flavorful, then you'll want to try these Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks!

I'm so obsessed with chicken cooked in the air fryer. I rarely make it any other way because I love how crispy it turns out. And, it's so fast to make! Win, win. 

The blend of seasonings in the recipe is wonderful. I love the touch of salty, garlic, onion and the flavors of the paprika, rosemary and black pepper. I always have tons of spices and seasonings on hand, so depending on my mood, I'll change it up and use something different. 

These chicken legs are great for dinner any night of the week and kids absolutely love them. If I have any leftover, I use it to make some chicken salad for sandwiches. 

If you love air fryer chicken, check out these Air Fryer Parmesan Pizza Wings, Air Fryer Huli Huli Chicken, Air Fryer Whole Chicken or Air Fryer Buttery Lemon Pepper Wings!

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Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
• Bounty Quick Size Paper Towels
• Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Prepware Mixing Bowl Set
• OXO Good Grips 6-Piece Plastic Measuring Spoons
• OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs With Nylon Heads 

Recipe tips:

• Wings or thighs can be used instead of drumsticks. The cooking time may need to be adjusted. 

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

• Different air fryer brands may heat differently and drumstick sizes vary, so adjust the time or temperature accordingly and use a meat thermometer if you're unsure. 

Yield 4 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

30 Min

Total time

35 Min

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Ingredients

• 7-8 chicken drumsticks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
2. Pat dry the chicken drumsticks using paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Place in a large bowl.
3. To the bowl with the chicken, add salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary and olive oil. Toss with a tongs to evenly coat chicken.
4. Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between them for even cooking.
5. Cook the drumsticks in the air fryer for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.
6. Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

293.17

Fat

20.33 g

Sat. Fat

4.46 g

Carbs

1.33 g

Fiber

0.48 g

Net carbs

0.84 g

Sugar

0.13 g

Protein

25.21 g

Sodium

730.28 mg

Cholesterol

130.6 mg

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You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

• use cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, or even a BBQ rub instead of my seasoning blend
• use any oil you prefer (we love flavored olive oils)
• use seasoned or garlic salt instead of regular
• use thyme instead of rosemary
• use smoked paprika instead of regular

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