Our easy seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken. These budget-friendly chicken pieces are cooked to perfection in your air fryer, for the best juicy, golden brown chicken quarters you've ever had!
Serve with some quick and easy Accordion Potato Slices, or Air Fryer Roasted Red Potatoes potatoes for a 30-minute or less weeknight dinner!
Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters are a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy crispy, juicy chicken. This method of cooking allows the chicken to cook evenly while retaining its moisture, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal. Here's why you'll love it:
- Quick and easy: Air frying is a simple process that takes just a few minutes to prepare and cook.
- Delicious: The crispy skin and juicy meat of air fryer chicken leg quarters are sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Budget friendly: You can take advantage of store sales and have delicious dinners cooked in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients Overview
You frequently see sales at the grocery store for chicken leg quarters, sometimes as low cost as .79 per lb! I often take advantage of these budget friendly sales. The downside though is that they are often sold in 10 lb bags, which seems like a lot.
However, after repackaging them in freezer bags, you'll usually get 5 bags with two chicken leg quarters in each. Enough for 3 to 4 family sized meals! This air fryer method uses everyday kitchen cupboard spices and seasonings and some of your chicken leg quarter freezer stash.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To A Make Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. The air fryer does all the work, so you can sit back and relax while your chicken cooks to perfection.
Step 1: Rinse the chicken quarters and pat them dry with paper towels. If there are globs of fat hanging on them, cut that off and discard. Place the chicken leg quarters to a gallon size zipper storage bag.
Add the olive oil and seal the zipper bag, moving the chicken in the bag with your hands to coat with the oil. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the chicken in the bag. Seal again, keeping air in the bag, and shake around so that the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings.
Step 2: Place chicken in the air fryer basket, skin side down, and set 375℉ for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the internal temp of 165°F to 180°F is reached. Flip the chicken leg quarters skin side up halfway through cooking time.
Step 3: Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters are incredibly versatile and can be served with a variety of sides. Enjoy them with our Instant Pot mashed potatoes, fire roasted vegetables, or a simple fresh green salad.
Serve chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as our Carolina Gold barbecue sauce, homemade buffalo sauce, or honey mustard.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making this air fryer chicken leg quarter recipe.
- Experiment with different seasonings, such as Cajun spice, Italian seasoning, or barbecue sauce.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or hot sauce.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this air fryer chicken recipe:
- If you prefer a spicier chicken, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
- Marinate the chicken the evening before with your favorite marinade or salad dressing.
Storage Options
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer or oven.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months stored in an air tight freezer safe storage container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
es, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Adjust the cooking time to 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Yes, you can cook chicken leg quarters in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through.
The chicken should be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
Equipment
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart
Ingredients
- 2 chicken leg quarters bone-in, skin-on, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic granules or powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken quarters and pat them dry with paper towels. If there are globs of fat hanging on them, cut that off and discard.
- Place the chicken leg quarters to a gallon size zipper storage bag.2 chicken leg quarters
- Add the olive oil and seal the zipper bag, moving the chicken in the bag with your hands to coat with the oil.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the chicken in the bag. Seal again, keeping air in the bag, and shake around so that the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings.1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic granules, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket, skin side down, and set 375℉ for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the internal temp of 165°F to 180°F is reached. Flip the chicken leg quarters skin side up halfway through cooking time.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier chicken, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
- Marinate the chicken the evening before with your favorite marinade or salad dressing.
Kelly Bloom says
This simply prepared chicken dish can be made in the air fryer, or even your oven! The secret ingredient is the smoked paprika!