Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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Crispy, juicy chicken legs made easily in the air fryer.

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Simple seasoning, big flavor

These air fryer chicken legs are packed with smoky and savory flavors while staying juicy inside with perfectly crispy skin. A simple blend of smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper creates a delicious coating that works perfectly in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Chicken Legs

What you'll need

Simple pantry spices bring this recipe together:

Chicken legs: 4 large
Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
Black pepper: 1 teaspoon, ground
Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

How to make it

The air fryer gives the chicken crispy skin while keeping it juicy inside:

Pat the chicken legs dry using paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
Coat the chicken legs lightly with olive oil.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken legs until fully coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 195°C.
Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the skin is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked.
Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

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