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 Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs – Easy, Healthy & So Juicy!
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken legs made with simple spices and no breading. A healthy, quick dinner idea ready in under 30 minutes!
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken legs made with simple spices and no breading. A healthy, quick dinner idea ready in under 30 minutes!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, European, Mediterranian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 4 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp Salt
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, European, Mediterranian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 4 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp Salt
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken legs made with simple spices and no breading. A healthy, quick dinner idea ready in under 30 minutes!
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the chicken legs with olive oil and all your seasonings until well coated.
  4. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 10–12 minutes.
  5. Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the juices in.

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