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Crispy BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs

The quest for perfectly crispy, juicy chicken legs can be a culinary adventure, and the air fryer is your trusty companion. This BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish. Designed for ease and speed, it delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Forget dry, bland chicken. These chicken legs boast incredibly crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat thanks to the magic of the air fryer and a smoky BBQ glaze. It's the ideal weeknight di
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken legs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken legs completely dry with paper towels. Evenly sprinkle the outsides with salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Place four chicken legs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch each other for maximum crispiness.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken legs and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
  5. Brush each chicken leg generously with BBQ sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining four chicken legs.

Notes

- Ensure chicken legs are completely dry before seasoning for the crispiest skin.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on the size of the chicken legs and your specific air fryer model.