Description
Enjoy mouthwatering Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters that are packed with irresistible flavors. With a simple marinade of olive oil, lemon, and spices, this dish makes for a quick and satisfying dinner that everyone will love!
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 – i like to use better than bouillon, roasted chicken flavor
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, chicken bouillon, pepper, onion powder, and chili powder until well mixed.
- Place chicken quarters in a large zip-lock bag or shallow dish, then pour the marinade over, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Marinate for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 385°F.
- Remove chicken from marinade and place skin side down in the basket. Brush with some marinade mixture and cook for 15 minutes.
- Flip chicken over, lightly spray tops with cooking spray, and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 165°F. Sprinkle with coarse salt and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the chicken marinate overnight enhances the flavors immensely.
Ensure the chicken pieces are evenly coated for the best flavor during cooking.
Using a meat thermometer helps avoid undercooking or overcooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg quarter
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg