How Long to Air Fry Chicken Leg Quarters

Air fry chicken leg quarters at 380°F (195°C) for 28-34 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

380°F for 28 to 34 minutes, shake at 16.

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Arrange the chicken leg quarters in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

3. 3

   Air fry for 28 to 34 minutes, shaking or flipping at the 16-minute mark.

4. 4

   Check the thickest piece with a thermometer. It is done at 165°F.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

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