Easy & Festive Air Fryer Recipe: Christmas Lemon Roasted Chicken Legs

Looking for a delicious and fuss-free Christmas main dish? These Lemon Roasted Chicken Legs are juicy, flavorful, and come with perfectly roasted vegetables—all made in one air fryer! Perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade:

• 5 chicken leg
• Garlic powder – 1 tsp
• Rosemary – 1 tsp
• Chili powder – ½ tsp
• Black pepper – ½ tsp
• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
• Oyster sauce – 1 tbsp
• Honey – 1 tbsp
• ¼ lemon, juiced

Vegetables:

• Carrots & potatoes, chopped
• Onion, sliced
• Corn, chopped
• Garlic, minced
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp
• Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh rosemary & 3 lemon slices

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken legs with garlic powder, rosemary, chili powder, black pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey.

2. Squeeze in ¼ lemon juice and mix everything well.

3. Let it marinate for 1 hour to soak up all the flavors.

2. Prepare the Vegetables

1. While the chicken marinates, chop carrots, potatoes, onions, and corn.

2. Toss all the vegetables with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

3. Air-Fry the Chicken

1. Place the marinated chicken legs in the air fryer.

2. Cook at 200°C for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.

4. Add the Vegetables

1. Without washing the air fryer, add the prepared vegetables on top of the cooked chicken.

2. Add fresh rosemary and 3 lemon slices for extra aroma and flavor.

3. Air-fry for another 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and golden.

5. Serve & Enjoy

• Plate the chicken and vegetables together for a festive, colorful meal.

• Perfect with a side of salad or steamed rice, or just enjoy as is!

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