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These Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Legs are juicy, well seasoned, and browned all over with just four ingredients. They’re an easy way to cook chicken drumsticks in less than 30 minutes when you want a flavorful main dish without much prep.
This is my go-to air fryer chicken legs recipe for roasted-style chicken with simple herb seasoning. Serve them with Pressure Cooker Cabbage, Homemade Cornbread, or Garlic Butter Rice. If you want an extra-crispy skin instead, make my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs.
Why Make These Air Fryer Chicken Legs
- Just 4 ingredients: You only need chicken legs, oil, seasoning, and salt.
- No marinade needed: The herb blend gives the drumsticks plenty of flavor with minimal prep.
- Quick roasted-style chicken: The air fryer browns the outside while keeping the chicken juicy without the longer cooking time of oven-roasting.
- Versatile main dish: Serve them with vegetables, potatoes, rice, cornbread, or your favorite sides.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken legs: I use raw chicken drumsticks for this recipe.
- Avocado oil: Helps the seasoning stick and encourages browning.
- Salt-free herb seasoning: I use a store-bought 24-herb seasoning blend and add salt separately. For a different flavor, replace both the herb seasoning and sea salt with my Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or Poultry Seasoning.
- Sea salt: Fine sea salt distributes evenly over the chicken. Skip it when using my Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or Poultry Seasoning.
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Legs
Season the chicken
Coat the drumsticks evenly with avocado oil, herb seasoning, and sea salt. If using Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or Poultry Seasoning, use it in place of both seasonings.
Arrange in the air fryer
Place the chicken legs in a single layer with space between them for air to circulate. I use my Ninja Foodi.
Air fry
Cook the drumsticks, flipping halfway through for even browning. Continue cooking until done and browned to your liking, about 24–30 minutes depending on their size.
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Tips for the Best Air Fryer Chicken Legs
- Start checking at 24 minutes: Smaller drumsticks may finish sooner, while larger chicken legs will need more time.
- Choose the texture you want: These are seasoned, roasted-style chicken legs. For chicken legs with extra-crispy skin, use my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs instead.
How Long Do Chicken Legs Take in an Air Fryer?
I cook chicken drumsticks in the air fryer for about 24–30 minutes, depending on their size. Flip them halfway through so they cook and brown more evenly. Larger drumsticks will take longer than smaller ones, so use the cooking time as a range.
Can You Put Raw Chicken Legs in an Air Fryer?
Yes. You can cook raw chicken drumsticks directly in the air fryer. There’s no need to precook them before adding the oil and seasoning.
Can You Stack Chicken Legs in an Air Fryer?
No. Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer so the hot air can circulate around them. If they don’t fit comfortably in your air fryer basket, cook them in batches.
What to Serve With Air Fryer Chicken Legs
The simple savory seasoning makes these chicken legs easy to serve with all kinds of sides. Try them with:
- Pressure Cooker Cabbage
- Homemade Cornbread
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Garlic Butter Rice
More Chicken Leg & Drumstick Recipes
- Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs for an extra-crispy exterior
- Dry Rub Chicken Drumsticks for a bolder dry-rub flavor
- Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters when you want a larger cut of chicken
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Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Legs
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Legs
- 2 tsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free)
- ½ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt, use DRDAVINAHS to save
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil, or olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Add the chicken to a large bowl or Ziploc bag
- Add the herb spice, sea salt, and oil to the bowl with the chicken. Then, evenly coat it with the seasoning and oil
- Add the chicken legs to the air fryer cooking basket.
- Air Crisp the chicken legs at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes per side.
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Recipe Notes
- Cooking time will vary with the size of the drumsticks. Start checking around 24 minutes; larger chicken legs will need longer.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer with space between each piece for even cooking and browning.
- If using my Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning or Poultry Seasoning, use it in place of both the herb seasoning and sea salt.
- For extra-crispy skin, use my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Legs recipe instead.
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Gilda De Lima says
Soo good! I started making these wings 2 years ago and I’ll never make them any other way! Dr. Davinah is one of my fav low carb bloggers! All of her recipes are wonderful!
Davinah says
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop back and write a review. Glad you’re enjoying the recipes. Have an awesome Sunday! ☺️