Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters

Crispy air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe! These air fried chicken quarters are flavorful, moist and tender inside, crispy skin, and delicious. It is easy and quick to make taking less than 30 minutes to cook. Learn how to cook chicken quarters in air fryer.

They can be served with salads, vegetables, rice, pasta, potatoes, gravy.

Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

This is the best air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe because it is easy, quick, packed full of flavor, and delicious. It's so good.

They are healthy, nutritious, and high in protein.

This air fried leg quarters recipe makes use of only a few simple ingredients that are inexpensive and you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard.

Air fryer chicken quarters make a great chicken dinner because it's quick and this one cooks in less than 30 minutes which makes it perfect for weeknight or weekend meals.

It doesn't take a lot of effort to make this dish. Just minimal effort of seasoning the chicken, then air frying it to perfection.

It's no news that the Air fryer is great for making quick, delicious meals, and another plus is that it is easy to clean after use.

These air fryer chicken leg quarters cook in less than the time it will take to cook it in the oven.

It is low carb, high in protein, packed full of nutrients, healthy and delicious. What more can one ask for a chicken dinner?

Related: Air fryer frozen chicken drumsticks, Air fryer chicken thighs.

Ingredients

The detailed ingredients list, measurements, and directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Chicken quarters

Smoked Paprika

Dried thyme

Parsley

Garlic powder 

Black pepper

Oil- vegetable, olive oil, or sunflower oil.

How To Cook Chicken Leg Quarters In Air Fryer

Here's how to air fry chicken leg quarters in air fryer:

Use a paper towel to pat the chicken quarters dry to remove excess moisture. 

In a bowl, add the paprika, dried thyme, parsley, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper, onion powder, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Mix till well combined.

Apply the seasoning on the chicken quarters making sure all parts are covered in the seasoning mix.

Cover and put the chicken quarters in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes

Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Set the air fryer to 190C/380F and air fry chicken quarters at a temperature of 190C/380F for 12 minutes.

After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the leg quarters and air fry at 380F/190C for another 12 minutes or till they are cooked tender, and skin crispy.

Bring out the chicken, rest it for 5 minutes then serve.

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Quarters

You can cook frozen chicken quarters in the air fryer without the need for thawing it first. This is great for when you forget to defrost the chicken and you need to make a quick dinner. The chicken quarters come out tender, and juicy inside, and the skin crispy. Here's how to cook frozen chicken quarters in the air fryer:

Separate the chicken quarters into individual pieces.

(If they are frozen together, you can put them in the air fryer and air fry at 180C/360F for 4 minutes after which they should be easy to separate).

In a bowl, add the paprika, dried thyme, parsley, garlic powder, parsley, black pepper, onion powder, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Mix till well combined.

Apply the marinade on the chicken leg quarters making sure all parts are covered with it.

Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Set the air fryer to 190C/380F and air fry chicken quarters at a temperature of 190C/380F for 15 minutes.

Use a tong to flip the leg quarters and air fry at 380F/190C for another 15 minutes.

Bring them out of the AF, rest them for 5 minutes then serve.

How Long To Cook Chicken Leg Quarters In Air Fryer

How long to cook chicken quarters in air fryer depend on factors such as the size of the chicken, the temperature it's being cooked, the type and brand of the air fryer, and whether you are cooking the leg quarters from fresh or frozen. However, below is a simple cooking time guide to use:

How long to cook chicken leg quarters in air fryer is 25-30 minutes at a temperature of 180C/360F.

To cook chicken leg quarters from frozen, It takes 30 minutes at a temperature of 180C/360F.

If you cook it at a high temperature of 400F/200C, the cooking time is between 20- 28 minutes.

How to know chicken is cooked is by checking with instant-read meat thermometer. If when inserted at the thickest part it reads 165F/75C or more, then it is safe to eat. You can also check by cutting into the chicken and checking that there is no blood and the meat is not pink.

What To Serve With

They are versatile and can be served with:

Salads

Chips

Vegetables

Pasta

Potatoes

Rice

Mac and Cheese

Couscous

How To Store

To store leftovers or made-ahead chicken quarters, first let them cool completely before packing them in an airtight container, or Ziploc/freezer bag.

For how to store it in the fridge- Put it in a food bag or airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

To store it for a longer period, store it in the freezer where It will preserve well for up to 6 months. 

They can be reheated in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.

To reheat it in the air fryer, arrange them in the air fryer basket and air fry at a temperature of 180C for 4 minutes or till they are heated through.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Chicken Quarters

• Adjust pepper and salt to suit your personal taste.

• You can season the leg quarters with other seasonings like cajun, lemon pepper, jerk seasoning, etc.

• If you have time to spare before cooking it, after seasoning the leg quarters, you can put it in the fridge to marinate for an hour or more.

• To make cleaning the air fryer easier, you can line the basket with parchment paper designed for AF (perforated).

• Don't forget to flip the chicken halfway into cooking so that the sides are equally crisp.

• Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to redistribute the juices.

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