15-30 min4-6 servingsair fry

Simple Spiced Chicken Legs

By Chop Secrets

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4-6 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Simple Spiced Chicken Legs
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-2.5 lbs. chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper, ground
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin, ground

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, drizzle drumsticks with olive oil and toss to coat.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients, then sprinkle over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Divide the coated chicken onto the cooking trays.
  4. Place the drip pan in the bottom of the cooking chamber. Using the display panel, select Air Fry, then adjust the temperature to 400°F / 204°C and the time to 25 minutes, then touch Start.
  5. When the display indicates “Add Food” insert one cooking tray in the top-most position and one tray in the bottom-most position.
  6. When the display indicates “Turn Food” turn the food over AND switch the cooking trays so that the one that was in the top-most position is now in the bottom-most position, and vice-versa.
  7. When the Air Fry program is complete, check to make sure the thickest portion of the meat reads at least 165°F / 74°C. Remove and serve hot.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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