Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs
Description
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a smoky, flavorful barbecue sauce. Perfect for an easy and delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons avocado oil, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to make a marinade.
- Pat the 10 chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, tossing to evenly coat each drumstick.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Arrange the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce.
- Return the coated drumsticks to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Once done, serve hot and enjoy your flavorful BBQ chicken drumsticks!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 652IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg