Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Two pieces of crispy fried chicken garnished with chopped green onions on a gray plate, with cherry tomatoes and basil in the background.

These air fryer chicken legs cook up with crispy skin and juicy meat using a simple, reliable method. The seasoning stays balanced while the air fryer handles the hard part, making this an easy dinner option any night of the week.

Course Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fry, air fryer, air fryer basket, air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken legs, baked chicken, chicken drumstick, chicken legs, chicken wings, crispy, crispy skin, fried chicken, internal temperature, juicy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 224kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Pieces Drumsticks
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
1/2 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
1/4 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1/4 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 Tablespoon EVO Oil sprayed

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Gather chicken leg quarters, eggs, almond flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, and preheat the air fryer to 430°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius).
Whisk eggs in one bowl and mix breadcrumbs, almond flour, and seasonings in another for easy coating.
Dip each chicken leg in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil, add chicken, and cook at 430°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius) for 15 minutes, flip, then cook 10 more minutes until golden and cooked through.

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Notes

Preheat Your Air Fryer: Always preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding your chicken legs. Cooking time is important to get that crispy, golden finish.
Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Just like when cooking air fryer chicken tenders or chicken wings, cook in small batches to give the chicken legs enough room to crisp up. Overcrowding the basket can lead to uneven cooking and less crispy skin.
Check for Internal Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to cook the chicken legs, making sure they are fully cooked.
Flavor: You can adjust the flavor to your liking and add a small amount of brown sugar if you want to add a little sweetness. Air-fried or baked chicken can have different profiles depending on the flavorings used.

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