How to Make Perfect and Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Get the things you need: Get the olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken legs, and your best seasoning ready.

Warm Up the Air Fryer

To ma ke sure everything cooks evenly, set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Season the chicken

To ma ke the chicken taste better, rub the legs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and spice.

Arrange in Basket

Put t he chicken legs in the air fryer basket so that they are all in one layer. Leave room between each piece.

Time to Cook

Air f ry chicken legs for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them over halfway through to get a crisp finish.

Check for Doneness

The c hicken should be 165°F (74°C) body temperature when it's fully cooked.

Serve and Have Fun

Take the chicken legs out of the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. Then you can serve them.

For extra taste, sprinkle with fresh herbs or squeeze of lemon.

Perfectly Crispy

Enjoy soft, perfectly crispy chicken legs right out of the air fryer.

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