Air fryer chicken legs are crisp-skinned weeknight food without heating the whole oven — golden skin, juicy meat near the bone, and almost no washing up. Chicken Legs 900g-1.1kg (Frozen) is the family frozen pack; Chicken Drumsticks 900g-1.1kg (Frozen) is the drumstick tray when you want smaller pieces. Shop both in chicken and fresh chicken.
Air fryer method
Thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen. Pat very dry — moisture stops the skin crisping. Toss with a little oil, salt, pepper, and paprika or mixed herbs. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C. Arrange the legs in a single layer with a small gap; cook in batches if needed. Air fry 22 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the thickest part near the joint hits 75°C and the juices run clear. A final two minutes at 200°C crisps pale skin. Rest three minutes. Do not overcrowd the basket; steam pales the skin. Whole legs need a touch longer than drumsticks alone — probe beside the bone, not against it. Brush with glaze only in the last three to five minutes so sugar does not burn.
Oven, grill and pan backup
No air fryer: oven 200°C for 35 to 45 minutes, medium grill 10 to 14 minutes a side, or covered pan 20 to 28 minutes turning often. Browse chicken for legs, thighs and wings, and fresh chicken when you are topping up the freezer.
What to serve
Roast potatoes, coleslaw, and a sharp salad, or rice and a quick pan gravy from the juices. Leftover leg meat shreds into wraps, pies, or fried rice. Freeze spare packs flat; thaw fully so the skin browns rather than steams.
Times above are a guide for home ovens, air fryers and pans — always trust a probe over the clock, and rest meat before you carve so the juices stay in the slice, not on the board. British packs vary a little in thickness, so start checking a few minutes early the first time you cook a new size.
Write your own fridge note the first time you cook a new pack size — home ovens and pans vary, and a two-minute early check beats dry meat. Rest on a warm plate, not a cold board, so the juices stay put when you carve or plate up.