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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Prep Time:

1 hour 5 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

4

This recipe using the air fryer yields a crispy skin with seasonings you probably already have in your pantry. Also a quick weeknight dinner with some vegetables and sides.

1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks (approx 2 lbs)

  • 2 T + 1½ T olive oil

  • 2 t smoked paprika (or regular)

  • 2 t salt

  • 2 T dijon or plain yellow mustard

  • 1 t black pepper

  • 2 t garlic powder

  • 2 t onion powder

  • ¼ C soy sauce

  • 2 T worcestershire sauce


Preparation

  1. Place drumsticks in a gallon-sized ziploc bag along with 2 T olive oil, 2 T dijon mustard, ¼ C soy sauce, and 2 T worcestershire sauce. Marinate in refrigerator for about 1 hour.

  2. Remove drumsticks from marinade and wipe completely dry. Next, toss drumsticks in a medium-sized bowl with the 1½ T olive oil, 2 t smoked paprika, 2 t salt, 1 t black pepper, 2 t garlic powder and 2 t onion powder. Ensure all chicken pieces are coated well.

  3. Set air fryer to 400°F and arrange drumsticks in a single layer (not overlapping). Cook for 12 - 15 minutes, flip, and cook another 12 - 15 minutes.

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