Description
These air fryer chicken leg quarters are marinated in a simple garlic-lemon seasoning blend, then cooked until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, chicken bouillon, pepper, onion powder, and chili powder until well combined.
- Place the chicken quarters in a large zip-lock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating each piece very well.
- Marinate the chicken for at least one hour, but overnight is best.
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F before cooking the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it skin side down in the basket. Brush some of the spice mixture from the marinade onto the chicken. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for another 10-12 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F. Sprinkle with some coarse salt to finish. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This chicken is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters, Crispy Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner