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Home » Healthy Recipes » Best Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

Best Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

Last Updated February 27, 2023. Published December 14, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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This easy air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe is the perfect way to get browned and crispy skin without deep frying or breading. Just like my crispy air fryer chicken legs, you’ll need a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make them. Enjoy these with my Ninja Foodi broccoli to make a meal. These are the perfect healthy dinner for the whole family, including picky eaters.

Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters with slices of lemon on a plate

Why Make This?

  • Quick & Easy: These Ninja Foodi air fryer chicken leg quarters are life savers for busy people who want to fix healthy meals for their families (including their picky eaters). It takes 4 simple steps and about 30 minutes from prep to plate.
  • Browned and crispy skin: The spice blend and your air fryer make the chicken leg quarters’ skin crisp, browned and flavorful without breading or needing a deep fryer.
  • Tender and juicy meat in less time compared to baking chicken leg quarters in the oven or making crockpot chicken leg quarters.

Ingredients Needed

  • Chicken leg quarters: I’m using raw chicken leg quarters. They come with both the drumstick and the chicken thigh.
  • 24 sprinkle herb seasoning: this is one of my favorite spice blends because it includes black pepper, dried herbs like parsley, tarragon and thyme, and adds a lot of flavor without requiring too many additional ingredients.
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Sea salt
  • Olive oil: you can use olive oil or another neutral tasting oil like avocado oil with a high smoke point (learn more about the best oils for air frying in my cooking tips article).
Chicken leg quarters, 24 sprinkle herb seasoning, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Smoked paprika, Sea salt, Olive oil on separate bowls

How To Make Chicken Leg Quarters in an Air Fryer

  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and add the chicken leg quarters to a bowl with the olive oil.
  2. Mix the seasoning mix in a small bowl.
  3. Add the spices to the bowl with the chicken and oil. Toss the chicken leg quarters in the spices and oil to coat.
  4. Add the chicken in a single layer to your air fryer basket. Then, air fry the chicken for 11-12 minutes per side at 400 degrees.
how to make Chicken Leg Quarters in a Ninja Foodi air fryer

Recipe Tips & FAQs

  • Use olive oil or avocado oil to help brown the chicken skin: you can also add a little bit of oil spray to the tops of the chicken while cooking to help with additional browning.
  • Take the chicken leg quarters out of the refrigerator before cooking: this allows them to cook more evenly
  • Ensure the chicken legs have room in your air fryer basket: if your chicken is crowded in your air fryer basket, then it makes it difficult for the hot air to circulate. So, be sure to give them room.
  • Mix the spices before adding them to the chicken: this helps the spices coat the chicken leg quarters evenly.
How long does it take to cook leg quarters in the air fryer?

It takes about 22 minutes to air fry chicken leg quarters. I cook mine for 11-12 minutes per side at 400 degrees.

How do I make BBQ chicken leg quarters in the air fryer?

Follow my air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe to the 4th step, then brush the chicken with barbecue sauce. Air fry for another 5-10 minutes until the bbq sauce is slightly charred.

Can I cook frozen chicken leg quarters in the air fryer?

Yes, but, for best results, you should thaw your chicken leg quarters.

How long does it take to air fry chicken thighs at 375?

The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken, but 20-25 minutes will do for most. You should cook your chicken until a meat thermometer says that the thickest part of the chicken has reached an internal temperature 165 degrees.

More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

If you need meal ideas using different chicken parts, then here are some of my favorite recipes:

  • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe
  • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • Boneless Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

Make Chicken Leg Quarters with crisp and browned skin using a few ingredients with this easy Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters recipe.
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 25 minutes mins
Ready in: 30 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb Chicken leg quarters, raw, about 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 tsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free)
  • ¼ tsp Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1 btsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and add the chicken leg quarters to a bowl with the olive oil.
  • Mix the spices together.
  • Add the spices to the bowl with the chicken and oil. Toss the chicken leg quarters in the spices and oil to coat.
  • Add the chicken in a single layer to your air fryer basket. Air Fry the chicken for 11-12 minutes per side at 400 degrees.

Recipe Notes

  • Use olive oil or avocado oil to help brown the chicken skin: you can also add a little bit of oil spray to the tops of the chicken while cooking to help with additional browning.
  • Take the chicken leg quarters out of the refrigerator before cooking: this allows them to cook more evenly
  • Ensure the chicken legs have room in your air fryer basket: if your chicken is crowded in your air fryer basket, then it makes it difficult for the hot air to circulate. So, be sure to give them room.
  • Mix the spices before adding them to the chicken: this helps the spices coat the chicken leg quarters evenly.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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