Crispy air fryer bbq chicken legs are drenched in barbecue sauce and packed with so much flavor. It’s a quick, easy and cheap meal for busy weeknights. My favorite bbq sauce to use when I make air fried drumsticks is Sweet Baby Ray’s but any other bbq sauce will work. The chicken legs come out so juicy and perfectly cooked, you won’t want to make them any other way.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 tsp granulated garlic or to taste
- 1 tsp onion powder or to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp ground paprika or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the salt, ground black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground paprika and ground oregano. Mix the spice blend well.
- Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with a paper towel and season with the spice blend making sure to coat each chicken leg completely.
- Spray the inside of the air fryer with a propellant free cooking spray.
- Transfer the chicken legs to the air fryer skin side up and cook at 380 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and toss with barbecue sauce in a bowl.
- Place the chicken back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes at 380 degrees F or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken legs reads a minimum of 165 degrees F.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- The seasoning measurements in this recipe are provided as a guide. Always season according to taste.
- Check for doneness with a kitchen thermometer to ensure the chicken is ready to consume. A temperature of 165 degrees F or above is safe for chicken.
- Always read your air fryer manual before using it.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1129mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
