Air Fryer Chicken Legs are a quick and easy dinner recipe! These Chicken Drumsticks are tossed in olive oil and then a blend of seasonings before they are cooked. This gives them a delicious flavor and crispy skin! Show
PIN IT HERE! Today it’s all about crispy chicken legs in your Air Fryer with a super simple spice rub. This is a weeknight-friendly way to switch up your chicken dinner, especially if you’ve been stuck in a boneless, skinless chicken breast rut. Chicken drumsticks are juicy, full of flavor and so easy to cook in an air fryer. Serve them with some Creamy Corn Macaroni and Cheese Casserole for a dinner your whole family will love! These Air Fryer Chicken Legs have “go-to weeknight dinner” written all over them! In 30 minutes you can prep and cook the chicken legs and dinner is ready to go. We love Baked Chicken Legs and Barbecue Baked Chicken Drumsticks that are cooked in the oven, but these Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are one of our new favorites. The skin gets so nice and crispy and the flavor from the seasoning is so delicious! This is definitely a chicken recipe you want to keep around because it pretty much goes with anything. I love them with potato salad and pasta salad during the summer and roasted vegetables during the winter. Don’t have an air fryer? Try my Crock Pot Chicken Legs! Contents show What do I need to make this? How to make Air Fryer Chicken Legs What tools do I need? Tips and Tricks for Making the BEST Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks! More Air Fryer Recipes! Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe Ingredients Instructions Video Nutrition Information What do I need to make this?If you’d rather skip my (very helpful, I think) tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this easy Air Fryer Chicken Drumstick recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
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This easy chicken drumstick recipe is just another reason to love your air fryer! I hope you give this recipe a try! More Air Fryer Recipes!Love using your Air Fryer as much as we do for quick meals and treats? Here are a few of our most popular recipes using your Air Fryer!
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VideoNutrition InformationCalories: 310kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 2g (1%), Protein: 27g (54%), Fat: 21g (32%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Cholesterol: 139mg (46%), Sodium: 743mg (32%), Potassium: 364mg (10%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 489IU (10%), Calcium: 15mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%) © Julie's Eats & Treats ® We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator. How many minutes do you air fry chicken?The amount of time it takes to cook chicken in an air fryer will vary based on the size of your chicken breasts.. Small Breasts (5 to 7 ounces): 7 to 10 minutes.. Medium Breasts (8 to 10 ounces): 10 to 12 minutes.. Large Breasts (11 ounces or more): 12 to 16 minutes.. How do you know when drumsticks are done in Airfryer?Check the Temperature: You will need to check the internal temperature to make sure these air fryer chicken legs are safe to eat. Insert a thermometer in the thickest, fleshiest part of the drumstick, making sure it's not touching the bone. The temperature should read 165 degrees.
How long does it take to cook two drumsticks in an air fryer?How Long to Cook Chicken Legs in the Air Fryer? Chicken legs (aka drumsticks) take approximately 18-22 minutes to cook in an air fryer that has been preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long and at what temp do you air fry chicken?Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 8 minutes (or until the chicken reaches 162°F). Flip the chicken at the 4-minute mark. Remove from the air fryer, and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. It should reach 165°F while resting.
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