Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with flavor. A fast, mess-free dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 4 Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken legs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat 4-6 chicken legs with a paper towel to dry. Add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl of chicken and sprinkle with the seasonings, and toss until fully coated.
- Place the chicken legs in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Flip after 10 minutes and continue to cook for 7-8 more minutes until no longer pink and the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Notes
Updated May 27, 2025
Storage Instructions: These will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge and up to 3-4 months in the freezer. To reheat the chicken legs, let them thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or for a few minutes in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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