Description
This air fryer chicken legs recipe delivers crispy skin and juicy meat in under 25 minutes using minimal oil. A foolproof, weeknight-friendly chicken drumsticks air frye method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add drumsticks and coat thoroughly, rubbing seasoning under skin edges.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
- Arrange chicken legs in a single layer with space between pieces.
- Cook for 22–24 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through.
- Check internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd basket—cook in batches if needed. Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin. Flip halfway through for even browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–24 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 318mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 117mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, chicken legs, drumsticks, crispy chicken, air frye recipe