Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

4.87 from 30 votes

These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with flavor. A fast, mess-free dinner the whole family will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken legs, air fryer chicken legs recipe, chicken legs

Servings: Chicken Legs

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4-6 chicken legs
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Pat 4-6 chicken legs with a paper towel to dry. Add them to a medium-sized bowl.
In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl of chicken and sprinkle with the seasonings, and toss until fully coated.
Place the chicken legs in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Flip after 10 minutes and continue to cook for 7-8 more minutes until no longer pink and the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Notes

Updated May 27, 2025

Storage Instructions: These will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge and up to 3-4 months in the freezer. To reheat the chicken legs, let them thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or for a few minutes in the air fryer.

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