These air fryer chicken leg quarters are super easy to prepare, and the skin turns out crispy and golden every time! All it takes is 3 ingredients and about 30 minutes! For a delicious chicken dinner in a flash, your air fryer is the way to go!
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Quarters
If you aren't obsessed with your air fryer already, you will be once you see how easy it is to make perfectly cooked chicken leg quarters! A little olive oil and seasoning is all it takes.
The meat turns out succulent and flavorful, and the skin crisps up into golden perfection. If you prefer dark meat chicken, this is about to be one of your new favorite recipes!
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🥘 Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Ingredients
All you need is 3 simple ingredients to pull off these golden and juicy chicken legs. You can technically skip the olive oil, though it gives you the crispiest skin!
- Chicken Leg Quarters - 2 large chicken leg quarters (about 2 pounds).
- Olive Oil - 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Chicken Seasoning - 2 teaspoons of chicken seasoning (see my recipe or use your favorite brand).
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
There's almost no prep for this recipe, and the air fryer does all the hard work! To get started, grab your air fryer, measuring spoons, basting brush, and a meat thermometer.
This recipe makes 2 chicken leg quarters, one per person. You can always work in batches and make as many as you need!
- Preheat. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Add oil. For the crispiest chicken, pat the 2 chicken leg quarters (289 grams) dry with paper towels and trim off any excess fat. Then, coat with 2 teaspoons (9.86 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil.
- Season the chicken. Season the chicken legs generously on all sides with 2 teaspoons (4 grams) of chicken seasoning and put them into the preheated air fryer basket skin-side-down.
- Cook and flip. Cook at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes. Then, open the air fryer basket, flip the chicken legs skin-side-up, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Rest and serve. Once the chicken leg quarters have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
🥗 Side Dishes For Chicken Quarters
The great thing about chicken is that it tastes delicious with just about anything! Bacon cream cheese mashed potatoes with chicken gravy is a personal favorite.
Check out my page on what to serve with chicken for more great side dish suggestions!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- A 6-quart air fryer typically fits 2 large chicken leg quarters. You may be able to fit more if they are on the smaller side. Otherwise, work in batches if cooking more.
- If you like your chicken legs extra crispy, you can add time in 4-minute increments until they are to your liking.
- When you open your air fryer basket to check the internal temperature of your chicken, move quickly. You want as little heat to escape as possible in case they need to cook a bit longer.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Let your chicken leg leftovers cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
Freezing Chicken Leg Quarters
Place the cooked and cooled chicken legs into a heavy-duty freezer bag and squeeze out the air. Freeze for up to 4 months and defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating Chicken Leg Quarters
The easiest way to reheat these chicken legs is the same way you made them- in your air fryer! Cook them in the air fryer at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
I recommend letting the air fryer preheat because it will make the chicken crispier and cook it more quickly. If you don't preheat your air fryer, the chicken will still be delicious but may take an extra 3-4 minutes.
The time may vary depending on the size of your chicken legs and the model of your air fryer. I find that large chicken leg quarters are usually ready in 20-25 minutes when cooked at 380°F (195°C) in a preheated air fryer.
To ensure the chicken leg quarters are fully cooked, I recommend using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken leg quarter should reach 165°F (74°C). If you don't have a thermometer, the juices should run clear, and if you slice into it, there should be no pink remaining.
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📖 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
Ingredients
- 2 chicken leg quarters (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 teaspoon chicken seasoning (see recipe, or your favorite brand)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- For the crispiest chicken, pat the 2 chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels and trim off any excess fat. Then, coat with 2 teaspoon olive oil.
- Season the chicken legs generously on all sides with 2 teaspoon chicken seasoning and put them into the preheated air fryer basket skin-side-down.
- Cook at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes. Then, open the air fryer basket, flip the chicken legs skin-side-up, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Once the chicken leg quarters have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- A 6-quart air fryer typically fits 2 large chicken leg quarters. You may be able to fit more if they are on the smaller side. Otherwise, work in batches if cooking more.
- If you like your chicken legs extra crispy, you can add time in 4-minute increments until they are to your liking.
- When you open your air fryer basket to check the internal temperature of your chicken, move quickly. You want as little heat to escape as possible in case they need to cook a bit longer.
- To store: Let your chicken leg leftovers cool to room temperature, then place them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Place the cooked and cooled chicken legs into a heavy-duty freezer bag and squeeze out the air. Freeze for up to 4 months and defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- To reheat: The easiest way to reheat these chicken legs is the same way you made them- in your air fryer! Cook them in the air fryer at 380°F (195°C) for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
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