Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs: Crispy Skin, Juicy Meat in 25 Minutes

Name: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs: Crispy Skin, Juicy Meat in 25 Minutes
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup BBQ sauce (divided); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Perfect air fryer BBQ chicken legs with crispy skin and juicy meat in just 25 minutes! No grill needed - get finger-licking BBQ flavor year-round

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels—moisture is the enemy of crispy skin
Mix dry rub in small bowl
Prepare glaze by combining BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, and smoked paprika
Rub chicken with olive oil, then coat evenly with spice mixture
Arrange chicken skin-side down in air fryer basket
Cook 15 minutes at 380°F—don’t peek!
Flip carefully using tongs
Brush with BBQ glaze on all sides
Cook 8 minutes more
Apply final glaze layer in last 2 minutes
Check internal temp: 165°F at thickest part