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Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters

Save time in the kitchen and enjoy delicious air fryer chicken legs with crispy skin and juicy meat. Say goodbye to excessive oil while still satisfying your fried food cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken leg quarters
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Lemon slices for garnish
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken legs in the air fryer basket. I line mine with foil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook at 400°f for 12 minutes.
  • While cooking, add the sugar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. bring the glaze to a low simmer and then remove it from the heat. Set aside.
  • Once the chicken is done, brush the chicken with the glaze and top it with lemon slices.
  • Continue to cook at 400°f for 4 minutes.
  • Once fully cooked, remove and let cool.
  • Enjoy paired with your favorite side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 62gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 328mgSodium: 608mgSugar: 33g
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