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Air fried chicken leg quarters served in a white plate.
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Air fryer Chicken Quarters

These air fryer chicken leg quarters are a delectable chicken main. It is keto and low carb recipe that is really tasty. Do try.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken leg quarters, air fryer chicken quarters, chicken leg quarters air fryer
recipe air fryer chicken
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 358kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Clean chicken quarters and wipe them dry with paper towels.
  • Ensure that they are completely dry or they will not be crispy outside.
  • Assemble the spices and mix them well.
  • Add them to the olive oil and mix well.
  • Now using your hands, massage the spiced oil mix all over the chicken quarters or legs.
  • There is no need to marinate. You can cook them right away.
  • Preheat air fryer at 180C or 360F for 4 minutes.
  • Lightly brush or spray oil over the air fryer basket.
  • Now, place the chicken quarters in your air fryer.
  • If you are using very large chicken quarters, you will take more time to air fry. I used 4 chicken quarters that weighed about 1 lb. Or 450 gm.
  • I always use a meat thermometer to check if the chicken is cooked through.
  • Use one in the thickest part of the meat. When its internal temperature is over 165F, it is cooked through.
  • Air fry your chicken quarters for 8-10 minutes at 180C or 360F. Now carefully using tongs flip them over.
  • Cook them further for 6-8 minutes at 180C or 360F till the chicken looks cooked and its internal temperature is at 165F using a meat thermometer.
  • If your chicken quarters are thicker, then you may need 2-4 minutes more of cooking time.
  • If your chicken quarters are really thick, about 1 lb. per quarter then remember that they may take about 30 minutes air frying time.
  • Take out your delicious chicken quarters and serve them hot. Enjoy.

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Notes

1. Don’t overcrowd your basket. Only fit as many chicken quarters as your air fryer basket will allow without overlapping.
2. Flipping the chicken quarters midway during cooking helps in even cooking. Use silicone tongs or spatula and handle gently.
3. Chicken quarters are cooked when the internal temperature of the fleshiest part is above 165F.
4. You can use any combination of seasonings that you like. Even ready made Chicken seasoning mixes work well. 5. Always taste the salt and ensure that there is enough.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg