Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe

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Air Fryer Chicken Legs are a quick and simple way to get seasoned, juicy meat with perfectly crispy skin. This budget-friendly recipe is made for busy weeknights and packs savory Cajun flavor in each bite.

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

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Cook Time 25

Total Time 25

Servings drumsticks

Calories 378kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Ingredients

6 whole Chicken legs
2 tablespoons Avocado oil sub olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ tablespoon Lemon pepper
1 teaspoon Seasoned salt optional to taste
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer on the “air fry” mode at 375°F.
Add your cleaned chicken legs into a large bowl. Drizzle the avocado oil all over the chicken. Use tongs or gloved hands to rub the oil into each drumstick.
Now sprinkle in all of your seasonings including the: Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper seasoned salt (if using it), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Mix the seasonings in with the chicken so that each piece is fully covered.
Place your chicken into the air fryer in one single layer. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip it over and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
The chicken legs should be golden brown and crispy. Serve right away.

Notes

Read the post above for more information and variations for cooking.

Seasoned salt is optional depending on your taste buds. It may be a bit too salty for you if you add both the Cajun seasoning and seasoned salt. Adjust accordingly!

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