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Air Fryer Chicken Legs on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken leg quarters about 12 oz each, skin on
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Check quarters fit flat without overlap in an 8-quart air fryer. Use two batches if needed, adding 35 to 40 minutes. Preheat to 380°F for 3 minutes.
  2. Pat skin dry; rub chicken with oil, salt, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, and pepper.
  3. Air fry skin-side down 15 minutes. Turn skin-side up; cook 18 to 23 minutes more.
  4. Check thickest thigh and drumstick beside bones: aim for 175 to 185°F for tenderness, never below 165°F. Add 2-minute intervals if needed.
  5. Rest uncovered 5 minutes; serve one whole quarter per person.