How long does it take to cook chicken leg quarters in the air fryer?

Depending on the size of the quarters used, you'll have to cook them between 25 to 35 minutes, or until the juices run clear.

What temperature do you cook chicken in the air fryer at?

For this air fryer chicken quarters recipe, you'll be cooking the chicken at 400F.

Air Fryer Chicken Quarters (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Quarters (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 2 chicken leg quarters; 2 tablespoons mustard; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning

Description

Big on flavor, these tasty and easy air fryer chicken quarters are a delicious and savory main dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. With a crispy skin outside and juicy chicken flesh inside, these air fried chicken quarters are totally gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb too. Go make a batch of these chicken legs today!

Ingredients

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2 chicken leg quarters
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon chicken seasoning

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Instructions

Prepare Marinade: In a small mixing bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, salt, granulated garlic and spices in a bowl. Stir until you get a smooth marinade.
Rinse and Dry Chicken: Rinse and pat the chicken quarters dry with a paper towel, removing any excess fat (if any).
Marinate Chicken: Spread the marinade on all sides of the chicken quarters. (If you have time, you can cover the chicken quarters with plastic wrap and let them marinate for a couple of hours in the refrigerator or overnight).
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C).
Place Chicken in Air Fryer: Place the chicken quarters in the air fryer basket.
Cook Chicken Quarters: Air fry for 15 minutes at 400F, before flipping them to the other side and cooking for another 10 minutes. (Tip: If the quarters are large, you can increase the frying time by another 5-7 minutes).
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the finished quarters immediately, while they are hot and very tasty. You can serve the air fryer chicken leg quarters with a sauce of choice (mustard, cheese, mayo, BBQ).

Notes

Chicken Quarters: Chicken quarters basically refer to the whole chicken leg (including the thigh and drumstick). I’m using chicken quarters, but you can also use chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks instead.

Mustard: I like mustard for taste, but you can also skip it if you aren’t a fan of mustard. I used yellow mustard, but feel free to use Dijon mustard or other mustard of your choice.

Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise adds flavor and helps to retain moisture when spread as a marinade.

Garlic: I used granulated garlic, but you can also use garlic powder if you prefer.

Chicken Seasoning: Chicken seasoning, or chicken spice rub, can be found in most supermarkets. However, if you don’t have access to it, you can use a mix of onion powder, dried parsley, and cumin powder instead.

Storing: To store, place the air fried chicken quarters in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken quarters in the air fryer at 350F for 5 minutes before eating.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Main Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Western