Yield: 6 servings
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
These air fryer chicken legs are crispy, juicy, and made in less than 30 minutes! Covered in tangy BBQ sauce and red pepper flakes, they're an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce, or your sauce of choice!
Instructions
- Place drumsticks in a large bowl or gallon size ziplock bag. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and red pepper flakes. Toss chicken drumsticks to coat.
- Line drumsticks in air fryer tray making sure they don’t overlap and they aren’t touching.
- Cook in air fryer set to 400°F for 15 minutes. Flip the legs and continue cooking for 5 minutes more.
- Brush on BBQ sauce and continue for an additional 3 minutes. Serve immediately!
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Notes
- We used a 6 quart air fryer and it can easily fit 6 to 8 standard sized chicken drumsticks.
- To store. In an airtight container in the fridge, these chicken legs will last for up to 4 days.
- To reheat. The best way to warm this chicken up is in the air fryer or the oven at about 350ºF.
- To freeze. Once the chicken has cooled completely, go ahead and freeze it in an airtight container for 2-3 months. Remember to let it thaw overnight in the fridge before you eat it again!
Nutrition
Serving: 1drumstick, Calories: 227kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 210mg, Sugar: 4g