Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful chicken legs with this easy air fryer recipe. These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks are a quick and delicious main course for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper if using. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken legs and rub it in to coat all sides.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin-side up. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10–12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken legs and the model of your air fryer.
- For extra-crispy skin, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
