{"id":1747255,"date":"2022-02-17T14:09:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T14:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-chicken-legs\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T18:03:24","slug":"air-fryer-chicken-legs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-chicken-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"Air-Fryer Chicken Legs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Air-fryer chicken legs make great use of the handy air fryer: The gadget cooks the chicken drumsticks quickly while keeping them juicy and tender. And basting the chicken with a rich, homemade barbecue sauce creates a caramelized, slightly sticky exterior\u2014giving you a juicy barbecue chicken dish that\u2019s hard to resist.<\/p>\n
How does an air fryer work<\/a>, you wonder? Air fryers are like culinary sorcery brought to life in our kitchens. These countertop convection ovens circulate hot air around foods as they cook inside. This process results in the crispiness of deep-frying, without the need for lots of oil.<\/p>\n Chicken legs cook in approximately 15 to 20 minutes in an air fryer, depending on your air-fryer brand. That\u2019s significantly faster than most of our favorite chicken leg recipes<\/a>. In the oven, chicken drumsticks typically take 45 minutes, and they need several hours in a slow cooker.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t really have to worry about overcooking chicken legs as you do with chicken breasts. Chicken leg’s skin can burn if it’s exposed to high temperatures for too long, but the meat is more forgiving and won\u2019t become dry or rubbery. In fact, the optimal temperature of cooked chicken<\/a> legs is somewhere between 175\u00b0F and 195\u00b0, depending on whether you want them to retain a slightly chewy bite or become fall-apart shreddable.<\/p>\n Grab a large saucepan, and add the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, chopped sweet onion, spicy brown mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce and cider vinegar. Stir the mixture together, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the sauce until the flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally as it cooks to keep the sauce from burning at the bottom of the pan.<\/p>\n Set aside 2 cups of the sauce, and reserve it for serving. We\u2019ll brush the remaining sauce onto the chicken as it cooks.<\/p>\n Preheat the air fryer to 375\u00b0. Place the chicken in a single layer on a lightly greased air-fryer tray or basket. (If the legs don\u2019t lie flat in a single layer, you’ll want to cook the chicken in several batches. You can keep the cooked chicken warm on a sheet pan in a 200\u00b0 oven while you cook the remaining chicken.)<\/p>\n Air-fry the chicken legs for 15 to 20 minutes, until a thermometer reads 170\u00b0 to 175\u00b0 in the thickest part of the chicken leg, turning the chicken once to promote even cooking. During the last five minutes of cook time, brush the legs generously with the sauce.<\/p>\n Serve the cooked chicken with the reserved 2 cups sauce.<\/p>\n These air-fryer chicken legs taste best fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Simply pop them back into the air fryer to reheat.<\/p>\n When freezing cooked chicken drumsticks, we recommend removing the chicken from the bone first. They will freeze just fine as is, but chicken bones take up valuable space in the freezer. Plan to enjoy frozen chicken within four months: Thaw the shredded meat overnight in the refrigerator, then use in your favorite leftover chicken recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve found that 375\u00b0 is an ideal temperature for air-frying chicken. Air fryers use a fan to circulate heat around the cooking food (just like a convection oven). This eliminates the need for the high temperatures required in a regular oven.<\/p>\n To keep these chicken legs crispy, place them in a single row in your air fryer basket\u2014overcrowding will cause uneven cooking. Also, preheat your air fryer, and pat the chicken skin dry with a paper towel before adding your first batch for crispier results.<\/p>\n Take advantage of the free oven or stovetop space with easy vegetable side dishes<\/a>. Cookout favorites like coleslaw<\/a>, cornbread<\/a>, or any of our fave macaroni and cheese recipes<\/a> go great with air-fryer chicken legs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These air-fryer chicken legs might change how you view barbecue 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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Ingredients for Air-Fryer Chicken Legs<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the sauce<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 2: Air-fry the chicken<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Air-Fryer Chicken Legs Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Air-Fryer Chicken Legs<\/h2>\n
Air-Fryer Chicken Legs Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What temperature do you air-fry chicken?<\/h3>\n
How can make sure your air-fryer chicken legs are crispy?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with air-fryer chicken legs?<\/h3>\n
Air-Fryer Chicken Legs Tips <\/h2>
How can make sure your air-fryer chicken legs are crispy? <\/h3>To keep these chicken legs crispy, make sure to place them in a single row in your air fryer basket. Overcrowding will cause uneven cooking. Preheating your air fryer before adding your first batch can also help achieve crispier results. Read more of our favorite air fryer cooking tips<\/a> to become a pro with your appliance.
What can you serve with air-fryer chicken legs?<\/h3>Take advantage of the free oven or stovetop space with these tasty vegetable side dishes<\/a>. Coleslaw<\/a>, cornbread<\/a>, or even a simple side of macaroni and cheese<\/a> go great with barbecue chicken legs.\r\n
How do you store air-fryer chicken legs? <\/h3>These air-fryer chicken legs taste best fresh, but you can store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Simply pop them back into the air fryer to reheat. You can also freeze cooked chicken<\/a> without the sauce in freezer-safe bags for up to 4 months. Whip up a new batch of sauce when you\u2019re ready to serve.
\u2014Maggie Knoebel<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Recipe Editor\/Tester<\/i>","Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"For years, I tried to find the perfect bottled barbecue sauce for chicken legs. After a few years, I threw in the towel and created my own using ketchup, honey and spicy brown mustard. It works perfectly with this air-fryer chicken legs recipe. \u2014Kathleen Criddle, Lake Worth, Florida","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large saucepan, mix the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Preheat air fryer to 375\u00b0. In batches, place chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170\u00b0-175\u00b0, turning once and brushing generously with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"BBQ Chicken","ID":97174},{"Name":"Chicken Dinner Recipes","ID":94750},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Dinner Recipes","ID":89564},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Low Fat Dinner Recipes & Main Dishes","ID":105400},{"Name":"Low Fat Recipes","ID":105180}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Father's Day Dinners","ID":104294},{"Name":"Father's Day Recipes","ID":104282},{"Name":"July 4th Dinner","ID":104374},{"Name":"July 4th Recipes","ID":104362},{"Name":"Labor Day Main Dishes","ID":104398},{"Name":"Labor Day Recipes","ID":104386},{"Name":"Memorial Day Dinners","ID":104442},{"Name":"Memorial Day Recipes","ID":104430},{"Name":"Tailgating Recipes","ID":104546}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"BBQ Chicken Recipes","ID":100729},{"Name":"Chicken Main Dishes","ID":100625},{"Name":"Chicken Recipes","ID":100561},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Dinner Recipes","ID":107421},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Comfort Food Recipes","ID":107207},{"Name":"Winning Dinner Recipes","ID":107215},{"Name":"Winning Healthy Recipes","ID":107219}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"BBQ","ID":305511},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Air Fryer","ID":304037},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Saucepan","ID":304016},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Dairy-Free","ID":304993},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Father's Day","ID":304433},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"July 4th","ID":304438},{"Name":"Labor Day","ID":304442},{"Name":"Memorial Day","ID":304450},{"Name":"Tailgating","ID":304563},{"Name":"Thanksgiving","ID":304468},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Chicken","ID":307330},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Air-frying","ID":304154},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":6,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"2 chicken drumsticks with 1\/4 cup sauce: 422 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.","NoOfRatings":1,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-Legs_EXPS_FT23_267088_ST_0824_4.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-Legs_EXPS_FT23_267088_ST_0824_4.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[{"CookingTipType":"Equipment","CookingTipTitle":"Air Fryer Cook Times","CookingTipText":"In our testing, we find cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we give wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed."}],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"Air-Fryer Chicken Legs Tips <\/h2>
How can make sure your air-fryer chicken legs are crispy? <\/h3>To keep these chicken legs crispy, make sure to place them in a single row in your air fryer basket. Overcrowding will cause uneven cooking. Preheating your air fryer before adding your first batch can also help achieve crispier results. Read more of our favorite air fryer cooking tips<\/a> to become a pro with your appliance.
What can you serve with air-fryer chicken legs?<\/h3>Take advantage of the free oven or stovetop space with these tasty vegetable side dishes<\/a>. Coleslaw<\/a>, cornbread<\/a>, or even a simple side of macaroni and cheese<\/a> go great with barbecue chicken legs.
How do you store air-fryer chicken legs? <\/h3>These air-fryer chicken legs taste best fresh, but you can store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Simply pop them back into the air fryer to reheat. You can also freeze cooked chicken<\/a> without the sauce in freezer-safe bags for up to 4 months. Whip up a new batch of sauce when you\u2019re ready to serve.
\u2014Maggie Knoebel<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Recipe Editor\/Tester<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310825,"name":"BBQ","slug":"bbq","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310760,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Get your fill of all things grilled and glazed with our best BBQ recipes, BBQ sauce recipes, BBQ chicken recipes, pulled pork recipes and more.","parent":310796,"count":1711,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bbq\/"},{"term_id":310835,"name":"BBQ Chicken","slug":"bbq-chicken","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310770,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking BBQ chicken recipes? We have all the best, from baked BBQ chicken to Crock-Pot BBQ chicken, and we're willing to share with you and your guests.","parent":310825,"count":337,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bbq\/bbq-chicken\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Air-Fryer Chicken Legs"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n