Lunch/Dinner, Recipes

The Best Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Name: The Best Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs.; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 Tablespoons Coconut Aminos; 1 Teaspoon of each (salt, black pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning); 1 lime

October 11, 2023

These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are the ultimate dinner recipe enjoyed by all including the kids. They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and overall delicious! Perfect for a week night dinner. You can pair these air fryer legs with any sides. Vegetables, rice, potatoes, over a salad, you name it. Easy, quick and flavorful, these air fryer legs won’t disappoint. Skip the deep fried chicken legs for this healthy, well balanced protein that you and your family will love.

Easy, Quick and Flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Legs

I personally love chicken breasts, but nothing can compare to the flavor of chicken legs. These Combined with the right seasonings this recipe will be forever remembered and I promise you will be asking for more.

By using the right ingredients this chicken legs are a healthy, protein packed option for any week night dinners. The combination of Coconut Aminos (or light soy sauce) and Dijon Mustard along with simple seasonings will result in perfectly delicious crispy chicken.

How long to cook these chicken legs?

Chicken Legs take approximately 30 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F. Flip them halfway through and they will be ready to be served.

Ingredients needed

Chicken legs –I used regular size chicken legs, with the skin on.
Olive oil- this will add flavor and keep the chicken from getting dry.
Dijon mustard– will act as a binder for spices to stick to chicken and will add an unique flavor.
Coconut aminos– (or light soy sauce) will add a smoky flavor to the chicken.
Spices– salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning. This blend is perfect for chicken or anything!
Lime (or lemon)- juice of one lime.

Directions

Transfer chicken legs to a large bowl.
Add the olive oil, dijon mustard, coconut aminos and lime juice. Coat the chicken with this mixture.
Combine the spices (salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning).
Place chicken legs in a preheated air fryer tray.
Air fry the chicken at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook for another 15 minutes or until brown and crispy.
Let them rest on a plate covered with foil for 5 minutes and DONE!