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Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: air fryer
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Calories: 1761kcal
Author: Annie

Equipment

  • 3-5 Quarts Air Fryer
  • food processor
  • 1 Large-size Bowl
  • 1 Meat Thermometer
  • 1 parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Legs Medium-sized bone-in
  • 1 Whole red onion
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Chilli sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • A handful of Parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare the Marinade: To prepare marinade, blend 1 red onion, 3 garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a food processor until it becomes smooth. Now, add 1/4 cup soy sauce and olive oil. Blend again at high speed until the mixture is well combined. Transfer the marinade to a large bowl. Then, stir in 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce until evenly mixed.
    Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe Step 1
  • Coat the Chicken: Marinate the chicken legs in the bowl. Ensure each leg is thoroughly coated with the marinade.
    Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe Step 2
  • Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
    Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe Step 3
  • Cook the Chicken Legs: Place the marinated chicken legs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check if the internal temperature reaches at least 75°C (165°F).
    Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe Step 4
  • Serve: Remove the chicken legs from the air fryer and let them rest for 4 minutes before serving.
    Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe Step 5

Nutrition

Calories: 1761kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 92g | Fat: 137g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 74g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 479mg | Sodium: 4313mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg