The Best Crispy Chicken Legs Recipe in the Air Fryer
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Amazingly flavorful chicken marinated in a perfect blend of spices. It combines crunchy skin and juicy meat and goes with all your favorite sides.
Equipment
- kitchen tongs
- instant read thermometer
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp canola oil
Instructions
- Rinse drumsticks under some cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
- Add all dry ingredients to a large zip top bag and shake to mix well. Add chicken to bag with oil and shake until all the chicken is coated.
- Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
- Spray air fryer with non-stick cooking spray. Add chicken to the air fryer and cook at 380°F for 20-22 minutes, turning chicken halfway through.
- Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached at least 165°F before serving.
Notes
How To Store
Refrigerate: Store air fryer chicken leg leftovers in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Air fry chicken drumsticks are best eaten fresh. However, you can freeze them in an airtight and freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. We do recommend freezing uncooked chicken legs rather than cooked ones.
Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.
How To Reheat
You can reheat leftover air fryer drumsticks in the microwave or in the air fryer.
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Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg