Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters are a great option for an easy and delicious weekday dinner! Perfectly roasted chicken leg quarters with a crispy skin, juicy and tender meat is ready in less than 30 minutes. They're so flavorful you'll absolutely love making it this way! Show
 Air fryer chicken leg quarters are a cheap and healthy dinner that I absolutely love! Chicken leg quarters go on sale pretty often in my grocery store I always grab a few and stock it in my fridge. Chicken leg quarter is the part of the chicken where both the leg and thigh is attached. Because this part contains the meat attached to the bone it's called "dark meat" and it's moist and juicy unlike the white meat- which are chicken breast and tenders. Dark meat is also forgiving if you overcook them slightly. These chicken leg quarters are perfectly roasted, has a nice, golden crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. They're seasoned with a spice mix that taste so delicious! Leave the chicken skin on, so you get juicy chicken and it also helps the meat stay moist . This air fryer chicken leg quarters are not breaded so they're fast to make. If you can't decide whether to have chicken legs or thighs because they're both tasty, have chicken quarters instead. This is a cheap cut of chicken meat and you can never go wrong with this. Also, this recipe is low carb and keto friendly. Try my Air Fryer Chicken Legs Or Air Fryer Chicken Thighs if that's what you have. Are you looking for more delicious Air fryer meals? Check out our Air Fryer Recipe collection. Why We Love Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters:
Ingredients
How To Cook Air Fryer Chicken Leg QuartersScroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements. Pat chicken dry using a paper towel. Spray the chicken lightly with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, black pepper, turmeric powder and lemon juice. You can use mayonnaise or olive oil instead of lemon juice. Rub the chicken on all sides with the seasoning mix. At this point, you can let the chicken marinate for 5 minutes or if you have time around 30 minutes to one hour. Preheat Air fryer to 380℉. Place chicken in the Air fryer, skin side down. Air fry for 15 minutes, then turn the chicken over and air fry for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Check doneness with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be slightly higher than 165℉. I normally cook for about 168℉ - 170℉. Transfer air fried chicken quarters to a plate. Let it rest for a while before slicing. Best TipsLeave the skin on for best flavor. Season and let it marinate for 30 minutes. If you're short on time, leave it for 5 minutes, at the least. Preheat Air fryer - or add extra cooking time. Single layer - place the leg quarters in a single layer. Don't stack. Fit in as many as possible in your Air fryer but make sure you leave some space around for the hot air to circulate completely. Use a meat thermometer - I like to check the doneness of the meat using a instant-read meat thermometer. It's cheap and you can get it in any store these days. This gives me accurate results and saves me a lot of hassle. I like to cook the chicken leg quarters a bit more than the normal temperature of 165℉, until 170℉. How To Serve
Seasoning IdeasChicken leg quarters are so versatile and can be flavorful with many seasoning options. These are some of my favorites:
For Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters:Add 2 tablespoon BBQ sauce to the spice mix and rub the chicken on all sides with the BBQ spice mix. Avoid adding any lemon juice or oil. And at the end of cooking time, brush the chicken with more BBQ sauce. Common QuestionsHow long to cook chicken leg quarters in Air fryer?Cook for 15 minutes skin side down. Turn the chicken over and cook for another 5 more minutes. How to cook frozen chicken leg quarters in Air fryer?To cook frozen chicken leg quarters in the Air fryer,
Do I need to remove the skin from the chicken?I don't recommend removing the skin as it makes the chicken stay moist and juicy. But if you prefer to remove the skin, remove it before air frying. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the seasoning mix. Don't remove the skin after air frying, as you'll be removing all the spices and flavor that stick to the skin. How To Store and ReheatIf you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3 days. You can reheat them in the air fry them for a 3 to 5 minutes at 350℉ until warm. More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes You'll Enjoy:
Check out my Air Fryer Recipe Collection for more Air fryer recipes.Love air frying? You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or join our Free Facebook Air Frying Group. If you like this recipe, I’d love it if you can give me a rating and comment! Share it with your family and friends! ❤️ Air Fryer Chicken Leg QuartersAir Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters are a great option for an easy and delicious weekday dinner! Perfectly roasted chicken leg quarters with a crispy skin, juicy and tender meat is ready in less than 30 minutes. They're so flavorful you'll absolutely love it making this way! Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 25 mins Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Servings 2 Calories 332 kcal
Calories: 332 kcalTotal Carbs: 4 gProtein: 24 gFat: 24 gSaturated Fat: 7 gSodium: 695 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 332 IUVitamin C: 4 mgCalcium: 29 mgIron: 2 mgNet Carbs: 3 g Keyword air fryer, chicken, easy If you like this recipe, I’d love if you can give me a rating and comment! Share this with your family and friends! What temperature do you cook leg quarters in air fryer?Air Fry at 380° for 20-25 Minutes
That will make the skin nice and golden crispy. The exact time will depend on the size of the chicken quarters. You want the internal temperature to be at least 165° when measured with an instant read food thermometer.
How long should I put a chicken leg in the air fryer?Place the chicken legs in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip them over, then cook for another 8 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then DIG IN!
How long do you cook chicken in the air fryer and what temperature?Place chicken in air fryer basket, standing against sides of basket if necessary. Set to 350°F; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
How long should you cook chicken in air fryer?The amount of time it takes to cook chicken in an air fryer will vary based on the size of your chicken breasts.. Small Breasts (5 to 7 ounces): 7 to 10 minutes.. Medium Breasts (8 to 10 ounces): 10 to 12 minutes.. Large Breasts (11 ounces or more): 12 to 16 minutes.. |
How to cook chicken leg quarters in an air fryer
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