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Chicken legs made in an air fryer

Best Damn Air Fryer Chicken Legs


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  • Author: RecipeTeacher
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 chicken legs

Description

Tender and delicious chicken legs cooked to perfection in an air fryer.


Ingredients

  • 6 chicken legs
  • 3 tbs brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbs vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken legs dry with a paper towel.
  2. Add all dry ingredients to a large zip-top bag and shake to mix well. Add chicken to bag with vegetable oil and shake until all the chicken is coated.
  3. Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 380°F. Add chicken to air fryer and use air fry setting at 380°F for 18-22 minutes, turning chicken halfway through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°-185° when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American