Air Fryer Chicken Legs – Low Carb Africa

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Enjoy air-fried chicken thighs with crispy skin and delicious dark meat in every bite. Juicy chicken thighs coated with our homemade chicken seasoning are full of flavor and a family favorite!

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❤️ WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

We believe the air fryer is one of the best ways to cook chicken. All recipes turn out to perfection, and bone-in cuts like drumsticks and chicken thighs cook in no time.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this air fryer chicken leg recipe is perfect for weekday dinners.

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This air fryer chicken leg recipe includes an air fryer and tongs For flipping chicken legs.my favorite flyer ninja air fryer When kosori air fryerHowever, you can use the air fryer you already have.

🧾Ingredients used

🔪 how to make a recipe

Preheat air fryer to 400F.
Wash and dry the chicken with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
Drizzle chicken thighs with olive oil and season with spices.
Arrange the chicken thighs in a row in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
Fry for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
If the chicken legs are very large, add 2-3 minutes on each side.

How to make chicken legs in an air fryer.

🥫 Storing and Reheating

save leftover chicken thighs airtight container 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. To reheat air fryer drumsticks, heat them back in the air fryer for about 2-5 minutes, or heat them in the microwave for the same amount of time.

You can also freeze cooked chicken thighs by cooling them and sealing them with a vacuum sealer.

💭 Tips and variations

Store batches of chicken seasoning: This spice mix adds great flavor! I like to keep a batch in my spice cupboard to make this easy recipe anytime.
Thaw chicken legs. If you try to air-fry frozen chicken thighs, there’s a good chance the outside will dry out before the inside is fully cooked. For juicy chicken that cooks quickly, always use thawed chicken legs.
To warm cooked chicken thighs: Digital meat thermometer A must for chicken dishes! Always take the internal temperature of the chicken at the widest part, usually next to the bone. Cook chicken when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

Turn this Air Fryer Chicken Drumstick recipe into a complete meal by adding your favorite side.

The best part is that you can prepare all of this while this easy dinner recipe is in the air fryer. hot sauce, barbecue sauce, or buffalo sauce. delicious!

👩‍🍳 FAQ

Time to cook drumsticks in air fryer.

Fresh or thawed drumsticks take only about 18-20 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip halfway through cooking time for crispy chicken legs.

Can I put raw chicken in the air fryer?

Air fryers are great cookware for cooking a variety of ingredients, including raw meat and poultry. An air fryer is essentially a small convection oven, so you can cook almost anything in it.

Should chicken be oiled before air frying?

Although air fryers require less oil than regular frying, adding a small amount of oil to air fryer chicken recipes is a good idea for two reasons. First, the oil helps the spices stick to the chicken, making every bite delicious. Second, the oil also helps to crisp the skin, ensuring you get crispy drumsticks with tender, flavorful meat in every bite.

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