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Two perfectly cooked Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Juicy with crispy, seasoned skin and a lemon wedge.

Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters

Make juicy chicken leg quarters quickly using an air fryer. This recipe provides simple steps for a fast, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 leg quarters
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 381
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F (205 °C).
  2. Mix together the salt, paprika, garlic, and pepper.
  3. Coat both sides of the chicken with olive oil and rub on the seasoning mix.
  4. Place the quarters, skin side down, into the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not touching.
  5. Cook for 20 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook another 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 185 °F (85 °C). Let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cooking times can vary based on your air fryer model and the thickness of the chicken quarters. Check your air fryer manual if you are unsure about the correct cooking times for your specific unit.

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