This Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe is a quick, easy dinner idea. Crispy chicken drumsticks go well with just about any side dish.
Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
These chicken legs have a crisp outer skin thanks to the magic of the air fryer and a little help from a cornstarch coating. We are adding just a touch of cornstarch the achieve that crispy chicken skin.
This is a fairly basic coating so feel free to add any of your favorite seasoning or sauces to the chicken. If adding a bbq sauce, do it the last 5 minutes of cooking to prevent burning.
How Long Do Drumsticks Take In An Air Fryer
I like to air fry chicken drumsticks at 400ºF. At this temp the chicken legs should be done in 18-20 minutes or 25 minutes for larger legs. Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temp of 165ºF.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fried Chicken Drumsticks (screenshot for grocery list)
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Italian Seasoning
- Cornstarch
- Salt/Pepper
How To Cook Chicken Legs In The Air Fryer
- Toss chicken legs with oil, garlic powder, Italian season, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Transfer to greased air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe is a quick, easy dinner idea. Crispy chicken drumsticks go well with just about any side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Chicken Drumsticks
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- Salt/Pepper
Instructions
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- Toss chicken legs with oil, garlic powder, Italian season, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Transfer to greased air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Courses
- Cuisine: American