Crispy BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Crispy air fryer chicken legs seasoned with paprika and pepper, then coated in tangy BBQ sauce for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken legs completely dry with paper towels. Evenly sprinkle the outsides with salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Place four chicken legs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch each other for maximum crispiness.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken legs and cook for an additional 8 minutes.
- Brush each chicken leg generously with BBQ sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 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. Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- 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. Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.