Air Fryer Chicken Quarters
These air fryer chicken leg quarters are marinated in a simple garlic-lemon seasoning blend, then cooked until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy and tender. This easy chicken dinner is full of flavor, simple to prep, and perfect for weeknights or make-ahead meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base - I like to use Better than Bouillon, Roasted Chicken flavor
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, chicken bouillon, pepper, onion powder, and chili powder until well combined.
- Place the chicken quarters in a large zip-lock bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating each piece very well.
- Marinate the chicken for at least one hour, but overnight is best.
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F before cooking the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it skin side down in the basket. Brush some of the spice mixture from the marinade onto the chicken. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for another 10-12 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F. Sprinkle with some coarse salt to finish. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Depending on your air fryer's size, you may need to cook the pieces in two batches since the quarters take up a lot of space.
- Don’t crowd the pieces, or they will not crisp up.
- If you want extra-crispy skin, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F during the last few minutes of cooking.
- I recommend letting the chicken marinate as long as possible, ideally overnight. This not only makes dinner prep easier but also enhances the meat's flavor.
- Always check the chicken's temperature with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone. It should reach 165°F for safe eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
