Enjoy air fryer chicken leg quarters for a perfect weeknight dinner. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they have tasty meat with delicious flavor.
Prep Time3 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time23 minutesmins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2chicken leg quarters
1teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together. Pat each piece of chicken dry with a paper towel. Coat the leg quarters with the spice mix, getting some under the skin.
1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 chicken leg quarters
Put in the air fryer basket with the skin side down. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. For the crispiest skin, flip them over after 15 minutes.
Use an instant-read digital thermometer to verify the internal temperature has reached 165 F.
Notes
Switch things up and use a different spice blend, like a BBQ rub, Cajun seasoning, or lemon pepper seasoning.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; keep the leg quarters in a single layer.
Start the chicken with the skin side down.
While you don't have to flip them over, turning the chicken after 15 minutes gives you golden brown, crispy skin.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. Chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165°F to be safe to eat.