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Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters

air fryer chicken leg quarters with lemon and parsley on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters are a great option for an easy and delicious weekday dinner! Perfectly roasted chicken leg quarters with a crispy skin, juicy and tender meat is ready in less than 30 minutes. They're so flavorful you'll absolutely love it making this way!
4.71 from 17 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 chicken leg quarters skin on
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  • Add salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder and lemon juice and mix.
  • Rub the chicken on all sides with spice mix.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380F. Place the chicken skin side down on the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown. Check for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should be between 165°F -170°F on the thickest part.
  • Transfer to a plate. Let it rest for a while before slicing.

Notes

  • Store - leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
  • Reheat - in the Air fryer at 350F for 5 minutes or until warm.
  • To cook frozen chicken leg quarters -
    • rub the chicken on all sides with the spice mix.
    • preheat the air fryer to 400F. Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes. Flip them over and cook for another 15 minutes or until the internal temperature is between 165F - 170F.
  • Seasoning ideas - check the post above for seasoning ideas.

Nutrition

Calories: 332 kcalTotal Carbs: 4 gProtein: 24 gFat: 24 gSaturated Fat: 7 gSodium: 695 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 332 IUVitamin C: 4 mgCalcium: 29 mgIron: 2 mgNet Carbs: 3 g
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