Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs Recipe
These air fryer BBQ chicken legs are easy to make, delicious, and quick. Make them today for a main dish sure to satisfy everyone.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken Legs
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Paprika
- ¼ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
- ½ Cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Start by brining the chicken legs in 20 ounces of water and 1 ounce of kosher salt.
- To make the brine, first put the salt and half the water in a small saucepan. Heat until the salt has dissolved. Then, add the remaining water to help cool it down.
- Put the chicken legs in a ziplock bag. Pour the cooled brine into the ziplock bag with the chicken, making sure it's completely submerged. Then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a day.
- In a small bowl, add the garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until completely combined and set aside.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
- Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the chicken to a medium bowl. Toss with a little olive oil and add the seasoning.
- Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken and cook for another 8 minutes.
- Baste one side of the chicken liberally with BBQ and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and baste the other side with BBQ sauce and cook for another 2-3minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- You can easily double the seasoning blend if you make more chicken legs.
- You will need to cook these in batches.
- Store the cooked chicken legs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat the chicken to 375 degrees for 3-5 minutes.
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