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a platter filled with crispy BBQ chicken legs from the air fryer

BBQ Chicken Legs

These delicious BBQ Chicken Legs are perfectly seasoned, incredibly juicy, and are ready in just 20 minutes! With under 3 carbs per serving, this easy chicken recipe will be a quick keto favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Air Fryer, Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Keto
Servings 4 servings
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/2 tablespoon EACH chili powder and paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon EACH onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken legs approximately 6, with skin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free BBQ Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Combine the spices in a small bowl or jar, and mix well.
  • Add the drumsticks to a bowl and toss with olive oil and spices, coat well.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  • Add the coated drumsticks to the air fryer and lower the temperature to 380 degrees F cook the chicken for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Open the air fryer, brush the drumsticks with BBQ sauce, and air fry for 2-3 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Notes

Nutrition calculated using low carb ingredients including brown sugar monkfruit and G.Hughes Sugar Free BBQ Sauce for 2.1 net carbs per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 pounds (approximately)Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 2.9gProtein: 36.4gFat: 22.1gCholesterol: 183.5mgSodium: 632.3mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.2g
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