Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Sweet and spicy air fryer chicken legs are an easy and delicious recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. The air fryer cooks the chicken legs quickly, giving it crispy skin and tender, juicy meat.

Course Air Fryer, Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, chicken legs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

Ingredients

6 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and place them in a large bowl. Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning blend.
Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes up to overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Spray the basket with cooking spray or brush it with oil.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, and air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and continue cooking if needed until your juicy chicken legs reach 165°F.
Allow the drumsticks to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with a dipping sauce if desired.

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Notes

You can substitute with chicken thighs or chicken wings if that is what you prefer.

Oven Baked: Place in a preheated 425-degree oven and bake for 35 minutes, flip the chicken legs and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

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