Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8-10 chicken legs; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon course kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, (garnish)

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs are the perfect easy chicken recipe. The chicken legs are coated in a little honey and a homemade dry seasoning blend, then cooked in the air fryer in just 20 minutes.

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total25 min
Makes4 servings
Calories667

Ingredients

4 servings

8-10 chicken legs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon course kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, (garnish)

Method

1
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and add to a large bowl.
2
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken legs along with the honey. In a small mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
3
Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken legs and use tons or your hands to coat with the seasoning.
4
Preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
5
Add the chicken legs to the air fryer and cook the chicken for 10 minutes.
6
Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 8-12 minutes or until you have an internal temperature of 165° F and the juices run clear.
7
Remove from the air fryer and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store cooked and cooked chicken legs in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Heat up leftovers by placing them back into the air fryer, or in a 275°F oven, for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. To freeze, wrap cooled chicken legs in parchment or wax paper, place in a Ziplock bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating to piping hot. Always dry the chicken properly with paper towel before adding the oil, honey and dry seasoning. The drier the chicken the crispier it will be once cooked. If you don't have a thermometer, pierce the chicken with a sharp knife into the thickest part of the leg and ensure that the juices run clear. If there's still a little pink in the juices, return it to the air fryer and cook a little longer. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, instead work in batches, allowing plenty room for air to circulate around the chicken legs. This will help crisp the chicken and stop it from steaming.

Per serving

Carbs6 g
Protein43 g
Fat52 g
Fiber0.4 g

Also filed under

Chicken Air Fryer

Cook next

VegetarianDouble Ginger Molasses CookiesThese Double Ginger Molasses Cookies belong to the chewy-molasses-cookie family, but they have…28 min · 10 cookies

MediterraneanAir Fryer ChickpeasAir Fryer Chickpeas are a quick and easy snack. They make a great on-the-go snack without all t…45 min · 6 servings

MediterraneanMediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous SaladMediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is a delicious way to use grilled vegetables in…30 min · 6 servings

ChickenMediterranean Chicken SaladMediterranean Chicken Salad takes classic chicken salad and adds your favorite Mediterranean in…40 min · 4 servings

MediterraneanLayered Greek DipYour guests will love this Layered Greek Dip that mixes all of your favorite Greek ingredients.…15 min · 8 servings

ChickenChicken Tinga RecipeThis Chicken Tinga Recipe, or tinga de pollo, is one of my favorite Mexican dishes to make. Shr…40 min · 4 servings

ChickenSpicy Chicken SoupSpicy Chicken Soup is a lightened up version of your favorite Asian Chicken Noodle Soup using z…35 min · 6 servings

DessertsDark Chocolate Raspberry PieThis Dark Chocolate Raspberry Pie is the perfect dessert to share with your family and friends…45 min · 4 servings