Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Legs

These air fryer crispy chicken legs come out perfect every time. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Great for parties or family gatherings. We all have our go-to air fryer dinner recipes, usually easy dinner ideas that deliver crispy perfection, like our air fryer crispy chicken legs.

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Legs

Who knew you could make something so crispy out of your air fryer? My air fryer has been my most used kitchen appliance, hence the name of this blog.

With just a few simple steps, you’ll have this recipe done in no time at all! The crispness of the skin is my favorite part of these chicken drumsticks. They are always packed full of flavor. The inside is always so juicy!

These chicken legs remind me of the Crispy Chicken Wings I did. Those are one of my favorite recipes of all time! They comes out perfect every single time.

If you enjoy these air fryer crispy chicken legs, check out these other super easy and delicious recipes: Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Legs, Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs, Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Legs, and Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Legs.

❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe

• Budget-Friendly – As you know, Aldi’s is always my go-to! When I went to Mejier’s, they had drumsticks on BOGO! Talk about a steal.
• Easy Recipe – This drumstick recipe only has a few steps. Super easy to follow along.
• Delicious – This recipe will leave your mouth watering.

Ingredients

• Chicken Legs – I prefer chicken legs with their skin on
• Baking Powder – The key to crispy chicken is right here.
• Seasoning- Salt and pepper

✳️ Tips & Tricks

• If you don’t like your chicken drumsticks crispy, you can line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Make sure you have enough aluminum foil to cover the top of the chicken drumsticks.
• Some of the chicken drumsticks need the skin to be pulled or stretched to cover the leg so it holds onto more flavor. This ensures you don’t get a mouth full of skin and no meat when you bite into it.
• Once the timer goes off, remove the chicken right away. This ensures you don’t dry out the chicken.

Tools to make this Crispy Chicken Legs in Air Fryer

• Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes.
• Tongs – tongs are easiest to remove and flip the chicken tenders
• Meat thermometer – You always want to ensure the internal temperature of ANY chicken is 165F.

How to Make Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Legs

1. In a Ziploc bag, add the baking powder, salt, and pepper and mix them.
2. Transfer the drumsticks into the Ziploc bag and toss them around. Make sure the drumsticks are coated.
3. Remove the drumsticks from the bag and place them into the air fryer basket. Do a single layer.
4. Cook at 390F for 14 minutes. Flip halfway through. Make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
5. Remove the drumsticks from the air fryer basket and serve.

Oven Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Remove the chicken drumsticks from the package. Stretch the chicken skin if needed.
3. Coat the chicken drumsticks with avocado oil.
4. Place the chicken drumsticks into a ziplock bag and add in the seasoning.
5. Remove the air from the bag and seal it. Toss the chicken drumsticks around to ensure they get coated in the seasoning.
6. Line a cooking sheet with aluminum foil and place the chicken drumsticks onto the cooking sheet.
7. Transfer to the oven and cook for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165F.
8. Once the timer goes off remove and serve.

Substitutions

If you don’t have chicken legs or chicken drumsticks, you can substitute chicken leg quarters or chicken thighs.

What to serve with Crispy Chicken Legs

These pair great with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, so it’s more on the healthy side. PLUS, you can make my Homemade Ranch Seasoning.

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.

♨️ How to reheat

Remove the lid from the container and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively, you can transfer to a microwave safe plate to warm up.

To warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.

❓FAQs

More Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipes

For more delicious air fryer chicken drumstick recipes, check them out below.

• Ranch Chicken Leg
• Teriyaki Chicken Leg
• BBQ Chicken Legs
• Buffalo Chicken Legs
• Chicken Legs with Dry Rub
• Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Legs

We all have our go-to air fryer dinner recipes, usually easy dinner ideas that deliver crispy perfection, like our air fryer crispy chicken legs.

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Prep Time 4 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb chicken legs
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a ziplock bag, add all the seasonings and mix them together.
• Transfer the drumstick into the ziplock bag and toss them around. Make sure the drumsticks are coated.
• Remove the drumsticks from the bag and place them into the air fryer basket. Doing a single layer.
• Cook at 390F for 14 minutes. Flipping halfway through. Make sure the internal temperature is 165F.
• Remove the drumsticks from the air fryer basket and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1326mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 0.1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 366mgIron: 2mg

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