Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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These delicious chicken legs come out golden brown and extra crispy every time! The seasonings are simple and are most likely things you have in your pantry. These chicken legs make a perfect addition to a keto or low carb diet. 1 NET CARB PER CHICKEN LEG

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken legs, chicken legs, chicken legs air fryer, keto chicken legs

Servings: chicken legs

Calories: 291kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
pinch cayenne pepper optional
10 chicken legs
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice plus extra for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.
Add chicken to a marinating dish, and coat with the avocado oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle the seasonings on, and rub to evenly coat. Refrigerate for up to an hour to marinate.
Set the air fryer to cook at 400º F for 25 minutes. Allow the fryer to preheat for 5 minutes.
Add the chicken to the air fryer, and cook for the remaining 20 minutes. My air fryer is small, so I only cook 5 chicken legs at a time. Be sure to leave space between chicken legs so they can brown and crisp up on all sides.
Drizzle chicken legs with lemon juice prior to serving, if desired.

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Notes

How to Create a Perfect Keto Meal

Chicken legs are one of the best foods for the keto diet. They are inexpensive, easy to cook, and offer a great balance of muscle meat to fatty tissues.

Eating chicken pieces that have lots of connective tissues, like the legs and wings, means you'll benefit from the collagen found in chicken.

This same basic recipe can be used for any bone-in chicken parts. Chicken thighs and breasts will need to be cooked for 3-5 minutes longer than chicken legs.

Low Carb Sides to serve with Air Fryer Drumsticks:

If you're not low carb, these go great with pretty much any of your favorite sides!

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