Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters

Air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe so easy, simple, and quick! This air fried chicken quarters is packed full of flavor, delicious, tender inside, with crispy skin. Let me show you the best steps on how to cook chicken leg quarters in air fryer from fresh or frozen.

They are great for meal preps, and can be served with salads, potatoes, rice, vegetables, pasta, and stews for a balanced meal.

What is Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken leg quarter is the chicken thigh, drumstick, and part of the back of the chicken in one piece. It is called chicken quarter because the size is said to be a quarter of the whole chicken.

It is the dark part of the chicken meat, so it's flavorful, and juicy when cooked right.

Tell me what's better than having 2-3 chicken parts in one? You can simply have thighs and drumsticks in one piece!

Why are chicken leg quarters so cheap?

This is because it is easier to process than some other parts of the chicken.

Are leg quarters healthy?

Yes, they are high in protein, nutritious, and can be eaten as part of a healthy diet.

Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe

This easy air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe is simple and quick.

The chicken quarters are seasoned with a few herbs and spices, then they are air fried to get moist, tender inside with crispy skin. Yum!

Chicken leg quarters are dark meat that is packed full of flavor, high in protein, nutritious, and delicious.

They make a great chicken dinner that can be served for the whole family. Kids and adults alike.

This air fried chicken leg quarters recipe is a healthy, low-carb, and keto diet chicken recipe.

It is quick and it cooks in 25 -30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken.

This was made in our 5.5 liters air fryer so it fits in 4 small chicken quarters. If you are using a smaller air fryer or using bigger chicken quarters, you can cook what it fits, or make it in batches.

Only minimal prep is required for making this air fryer leg quarters recipe. No mess is made and the air fryer is easy to clean afterward. Just warm water, washing liquid, soak for a few minutes and wash!

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Ingredients

Chicken Quarters 

Smoked Paprika

Garlic powder

Black pepper

Parsley 

Olive oil

Mustard powder-grainy

Salt

How To Cook Chicken Leg Quarters In Air Fryer

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

First, pat the chicken quarters dry with a kitchen towel so as to reduce moisture. 

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

Brush the marinade all over the chicken making sure to cover all the chicken parts.

Cover the bowl with clingfilm and put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 1-4 hours.

Arrange the chicken quarters in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don't overlap.

Air fry leg quarters at a temperature of 190C/380F for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, use a tong to flip the chicken quarters and continue to air fry at 190C for another 12 minutes or till they are cooked.

When they are cooked, bring them out of the air fryer. Let them rest for a few minutes, then serve.

Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters In Air Fryer

You can cook frozen chicken leg quarters in the air fryer and here's how to do so:

In a small bowl, add the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, salt, and olive oil. 

Brush the marinade all over the chicken quarters.

Arrange the chicken leg quarters in the air fryer basket in a single layer and do not overlap.

Air fry chicken quarters at a temperature of 180C/360F for 30 minutes or till tender inside and crispy skin. Flipping the chicken halfway into the cooking time.

Take out the chicken, and serve.

If using pre-seasoned chicken quarters, skip the above steps and just arrange them in the air fryer, and air fry for 30 minutes at a temperature of 180C.

How Long To Cook Chicken Leg Quarters In Air Fryer

How long to cook chicken quarters in air fryer depends on the size of the chicken quarters, the temperature of the air fryer, the brand, and type of the air fryer, and if cooking the chicken from fresh or frozen. Big chicken quarters will take longer to cook than smaller ones. Use the following cooking time guide:

How long to cook chicken leg quarters in the air fryer is 25 - 30 minutes.

For frozen chicken leg quarters, cooking it at a temperature of 190C/380F, takes 30 - 35 minutes.

How long to cook chicken legs quarters in the air fryer at a temperature of 200C/400F is between 20- 25 minutes.

To check if the quarters are cooked, cut inside and if there's no blood or pinkiness, and if an instant thermometer when inserted at the thickest part reads 165F, then it is cooked.

Serving Suggestion

Some side dishes you can serve with chicken are:

Air fryer diced potatoes

Salads

Pasta

Rice

Air fryer vegetables

How To Store

When the chicken quarters are completely cooled, put them in an airtight container, then store them in the fridge or in the freezer.

To store in the fridge- Put in an airtight container or fridge bag then put it the fridge where it will keep well for up to 5 days.

For how to store it in the freezer- Put it in a freezer bag or an airtight container then put it in the freezer where it will last for up to 6 months.

Reheat it in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.

To reheat in the oven, place chicken quarters on an oven tray and bake at a temperature of 180C/360F for 5 minutes or till heated through.

For reheating in the air fryer, arrange chicken in the air fryer basket and bake at a temperature of 360F/180C for 4 minutes or till heated through.

To reheat in the microwave, microwave on high settings for 1 minute or till heated through.

Tips

• You can use any of your favorite seasoning to season the chicken.

• Adjust salt and pepper quantity to your preference.

• Put the seasoned chicken in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes or up to 12 hours prior to cooking if possible.

• Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Arrange chicken in a single file and not overlap them.

• Adjust salt and pepper to suit your personal taste.

• Use a tong to flip the chicken after the first 12 minutes of cooking.

• Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute inside the meat.

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