Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
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!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 chicken leg quarters skin on
- olive oil cooking spray
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp 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 kcal | Total Carbs: 4 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 695 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 332 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 29 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 3 g
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