Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection with a combination of juicy, tender meat and delicious crispy skin.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: chicken legs

Calories: 342kcal

Preheat your air fryer to 380 °F for about 5 minutes.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Rub olive oil on the chicken.
In the small mixing bowl, stir together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Rub the spices on each side of the chicken
Cook in the air fryer at 380 degrees for 10 minutes.
Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for another 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Sprinkled with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Place the seasoned chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.

You can double the recipe to make eight chicken legs. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.

Flipping the chicken halfway through cooking time allows even browning on both sides.

The cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken.

I like to serve with a side of BBQ sauce for dipping.

Store the chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.