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    You are here: Home » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Herb Roasted Chicken Legs

    Air Fryer Herb Roasted Chicken Legs

    Last Modified: September 22, 2024

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·5 from 4 reviews

    This scrumptious dish features succulent chicken drumsticks that are incredibly tender and mouthwatering on the inside, while having a golden, crispy, herb-infused skin on the outside. All made with ease in your air fryer.

    Recipe for air fryer herb roasted chicken legs

    Simple Ingredients

    We start with 8 fresh chicken legs (drumsticks). If you have frozen chicken legs, I recommend thawing them first for best results. Make sure the chicken is skin-on, as that’s where we get a ton of flavor. I like to look for good, plump chicken legs that have been cut and packaged well. And the great thing is, they’re usually very affordable!

    I think you’ll find most of the rub ingredients are already in your pantry or spice rack.

    • Thyme
    • Rosemary
    • Sage
    • Oregano
    • Ground Mustard
    • Paprika
    • Salt and pepper

    If you’re missing any of the ingredients, you can just leave it out. But you’ll get the full flavor profile with this awesome mix of ingredients.

    Recipe for air fryer herb roasted chicken legs

    Easy Preparation

    Everyone loves a simple recipe and this one certainly fits in that category. Coat the chicken with a little olive oil, add the seasoning mix, and get the chicken good and coated with everything. Really, that’s it!

    Air Fry at 400°(F) for 20 Minutes

    Cooking the chicken couldn’t be any easier as well. Preheat your air fryer at 400°(F) for 5 minutes. When it’s ready, add the chicken legs to the basket or tray, and set to air fry at 400°(F) for 20 minutes. Turn the chicken legs a couple of times during the cooking time to assure even roasting. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°(F) when done. You can always add more time if needed.

    Recipe for air fryer herb roasted chicken legs

    Let Rest and Serve

    When the chicken is done, carefully remove to a plate and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving. This gives the natural juices a chance to redistribute.

    Recipe for air fryer chicken legs

    Adjusting the Recipe

    This recipe is easily adjusted. If you want to double it, double all the spices and do two batches. The reason is that we don’t want to overcrowd the air fryer. The hot air needs to circulate around the meat to achieve the crisping effect. You don’t want to stack the chicken or have it all jammed together. If you want to cut the recipe in half, simply use half the ingredients.

    Storage and Reheating

    You can store leftover chicken in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave for 1-2 minutes. You can also reheat in an air fryer at 350°(F) for about 5 minutes.

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    Recipe for herb roasted air fryer chicken legs

    Air Fryer Herb Roasted Chicken Legs


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    5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: RecipeTeacher
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 2-3 servings
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    Description

    Chicken legs roasted to perfection in your air fryer. With a savory seasoning blend made with simple ingredients, you can make the most tender, juicy and succulent chicken drumsticks in about 20 minutes.


    Ingredients

    • 6 chicken legs
    • 1 tsp oregano, dried
    • 1 tsp crushed dried rosemary
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • ½ tsp thyme, dried
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp ground mustard
    • ½ tsp ground sage
    • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    1. Mix all dry ingredients in a small dish.
    2. Place chicken legs in a large zip-top bag or a large bowl. Add olive oil and coat chicken well.
    3. Add seasoning blend to chicken and mix well to coat all the chicken.
    4. Preheat air fryer to 400°(F) for 5 minutes
    5. Add seasoned chicken to air fryer basket or tray. Set to air fry at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken is 165°(F).
    6. Carefully remove chicken and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 20 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Cynthia says

      April 22, 2025 at 2:35 pm

      My kid LOVES this chicken. Simple and quick – perfect for the working parent. If my kid loves it, it’s a good one. It’s a great base-recipe as well, where I can add/remove seasonings to my liking/what’s available in my pantry. I’ve made this once a week, since finding this recipe and it’s always a win.

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      • RecipeTeacher says

        April 22, 2025 at 8:46 pm

        I love when a recipe is kid approved! Thanks for the feedback, Cynthia!

        Reply
    2. Beth says

      May 08, 2024 at 12:05 pm

      Needed a quick meal for my family last night. This was perfect. So easy to prepare and cook. Added an extra 10 minutes using my air fryer Tovalo oven.

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    3. Patrick says

      May 05, 2024 at 9:17 am

      This was easy, and fantastic. I added some baby potatoes to the fryer basket, and the result was heavenly!

      Reply
    4. Debbie says

      March 07, 2024 at 1:59 pm

      Can you make these in the air fryer with the skin removed. I would love to try this and have never put chicken Drumsticks in the air fryer. Thank you

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      • RecipeTeacher says

        March 07, 2024 at 3:47 pm

        Yes you can. Just do everything the same.

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    5. Lise says

      September 20, 2023 at 5:23 pm

      hi I made this tonight… so so so delicious!~ thank you for posting it… will make this again!

      Reply
    6. Linda Thielfoldt says

      May 16, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      Made this for dinner tonight. Great flavor and timing was just 3 minutes longer in my Cuisinart AF. Thank you.

      Reply
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