Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters is made with Chicken leg quarters, Italian seasoning, and Smoked paprika.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Include the rest
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Check the air-fryer setup
Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.
Get to know the ingredients
medium Chicken leg quarters (~2.5 lb)
In the method: Meanwhile, pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. (This will help the skin get crispy.)
Italian seasoning
In the method: In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Smoked paprika
In the method: In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 4 medium Chicken leg quarters (~2.5 lb)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tbsp Olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp Italian seasoningIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp Smoked paprikaIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp Garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp Onion powderIngredient note
Source: 3/4 tsp Sea saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp Black pepper
How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other 2 chicken leg quarters.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Include the drying step
Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the air fryer. Start with this step: Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) for at least 5 minutes.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Flip and air fry for another 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: wholesomeyum.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.