Description
Crispy and flavorful, these air fryer chicken legs are a quick and easy dinner option that the whole family will love. With a perfect blend of seasonings, these drumsticks are sure to become a favorite go-to meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Drumsticks:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Pat dry the chicken legs and coat with olive oil.
- Mix Seasonings: Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle seasoning blend over chicken legs, ensuring even coating.
- Cook: Arrange in air fryer basket, cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, cook slightly longer or spritz lightly with oil.
- Swap seasonings or use BBQ sauce for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
