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What if I told you there\u2019s a way to get deliciously crispy chicken drumsticks without any breading or batter and with very little oil? This recipe for air fryer chicken legs gives you exactly that! Seasoned with a simple blend of spices, this quick and easy recipe will be favorite in your house!<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf57 What Makes This Recipe is So Good<\/h2>\n
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  • When you cook chicken legs in the air fryer, you\u2019re basically guaranteed a quick, easy, tasty protein that everyone around your table will enjoy eating.<\/strong> They\u2019re crispy and<\/em> juicy, the seasoning is flavorful but not overwhelming, and who doesn\u2019t like a fun handheld food?<\/li>\n
  • The simple mixture of neutral oil and spices rubbed on the drumsticks makes the skins ridiculously crispy, <\/strong>so you don\u2019t need any breading or batter to get that delicious \u201cfried\u201d chicken feeling.<\/li>\n
  • Arguably the best thing about an air fryer is that it makes your food crisp like deep frying, but it uses a fraction of the oil. <\/strong>That means lower calories, less fat, and lighter meals without a ton of grease.<\/li>\n
  • Using the air fryer to cook chicken legs is super fast and easy. There\u2019s barely any prep work, and the drumsticks only take 15-20 minutes<\/strong> total to cook. Perfect for quick lunches or any busy weeknight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Have a Costco or Sam\u2019s Club membership? Even if you just find a great deal on drumsticks at your usual grocery store, consider stocking up on bone-in, skin-on chicken legs! <\/strong>You don\u2019t need to go wild. If your freezer and your budget allow, it\u2019s really nice to have a couple of packages on hand. I can\u2019t tell you how many times I\u2019ve run out of dinner ideas and then remembered that pack of drumsticks in the freezer. A quick defrost and it\u2019s air fryer chicken legs to the rescue!<\/li>\n
    • All air fryers behave differently, so actual cook times may vary a little<\/strong> from what I experienced when I developed and tested this recipe. After you flip the chicken legs, they could need anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes more. It just depends on the make and model of the air fryer, the size and age of the air fryer, the number of chicken legs, the size and thickness of the chicken legs, the way you prepped the chicken legs, etc.<\/li>\n
    • If you plan to cook any type of meat using any method, I highly encourage you to pick up an internal meat thermometer<\/strong> first. Using one is the easiest and most reliable way to gauge whether your food is ready. If you don\u2019t want to gamble on your chicken being under- or over-cooked, use a meat thermometer. End of discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Air Fryer Chicken Legs<\/h2>\n
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      Prep: <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
      Cook: <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
      Total: <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
      Perfectly crispy, deliciously juicy, and wonderfully savory, these air fryer chicken legs cook up fast and easy. Best of all, you use a fraction of the oil you’d need for a deep fryer!<\/div>\n
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