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Spicy Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Cultural Context

Originating from American home kitchens, air fryer chicken legs are a modern twist on a classic comfort food. The air fryer allows for crispy skin without deep frying, making it a healthier option. This dish is often enjoyed during casual family dinners or game-day gatherings, showcasing the versatility of chicken in American cuisine.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
1 and 1/2 tbsp olive oil
salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
3 medium-sized garlic cloves (crushed)
2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
juice of half a lime
1

Pat dry the chicken legs.

2

Make slits on both sides of the chicken legs to allow marination to penetrate.

3

In a bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce, and juice of half a lime.

4

Mix all the ingredients until well combined to create the marination sauce.

5

Generously add the marination sauce over the chicken legs and massage it into both sides, focusing on the slits.

6

Let the chicken legs marinate for at least 1 hour for best results.

7

Line the air fryer basket with perforated sheets or parchment paper.

8

Arrange the marinated chicken legs in the air fryer basket.

9

Air fry the chicken legs at 200° C for 10 minutes.

10

After 10 minutes, flip the chicken legs and brush them with some leftover marination sauce.

11

Air fry the chicken legs at 200° C for another 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Equipment Needed

air fryerbowlperforated sheets or parchment paper

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Spicy Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Legs

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