Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe

This Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe produces the most delicious crispy skin and perfectly juicy meat, just like in my Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with over 350, five star reviews.

How to make air fryer chicken drumsticks

In about 30 minutes cooking time, you will have crispy chicken legs with minimal effort. Let me show you how, step by step with photos.

1. Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and pre-heat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Add 8 chicken drumsticks to a large zip top bag or a large bowl. Pour the seasonings over the chicken legs and toss to coat. Either zip up the bag and move everything around with your hands, or use tongs to toss them in the bowl.
2. If you would like, you can spray your air fryer basket with a little bit of oil cooking spray so the chicken doesn’t stick. Carefully add the chicken legs to the air fryer in a single layer (this is important for even cooking and crispy skin).
3. How long do drumsticks take in the air fryer? Air fry the chicken legs for 30 minutes at 380F, flipping halfway through. Add extra minutes if needed (see below).

How do you know when air fryer drumsticks are done?

Crispy chicken skin is the name of the game here, right? The great thing about chicken legs is they can stand to be cooked for longer times and not dry out as fast as chicken breasts. That means you can continue cooking chicken legs until that skin is nice and crispy…your tastebuds will thank you!

With that said, I still recommend having a meat thermometer handy and not letting the internal temperature of the chicken legs go over 180-190 degrees F.

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Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe

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This Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe gives you tender meat and crispy skin the first time and every time. Paired with your favorite sides, it’s the perfect easy recipe for busy weeknight dinners.

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: dinner
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Oregano
• ½ teaspoon Onion powder
• 8 Chicken drumsticks

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 380F for 5 minutes. After pre-heating, spray with cooking spray (if desired).
2. Add the chicken legs to a large zip-top bag or a bowl with a lid. Top with the kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano and onion powder. Shake to coat.
3. Place the chicken legs in the air fryer and air fry at 380F for 15 minutes.
4. Turn your chicken legs over and cook for 15 minutes more.
5. Cook until the skin is crispy to your liking, but I would not recommend letting the internal temperature of the chicken legs go over 180-190 degrees F using a meat thermometer.

Notes

• Dipping Sauce Ideas: buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, hot sauce, or ranch dressing.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.