If you’re craving something that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor, these potato-stuffed chicken legs are going to be your new obsession.
One bite and you’ll get that golden crunch, tender chicken, and creamy potato all at once. It’s the kind of recipe that feels restaurant-worthy, but you can totally make it at home—even with an air fryer!
Potato-Stuffed Chicken Legs – Crispy, Juicy, and Absolutely Irresistible!
Ingredients
- Chicken legs (deboned)
- Ginger slices
- 200ml milk
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Potatoes (cut into small chunks or sticks)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Flour & cornstarch (1:1 ratio)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- A little oil (for spraying)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken – Cut open the chicken legs with scissors, remove the bones, and lay them flat.
- Marinate – In a bowl, combine ginger slices, milk, chili powder, soy sauces, and black pepper. Add the chicken legs and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the potatoes – Cut the potatoes into your preferred shape (sticks or cubes). Boil them in water until half-cooked, then drain.
- Stuff the chicken – Place the cooked potatoes inside the marinated chicken legs. Fold them over and secure by dipping in beaten egg, then coat with a mixture of flour and cornstarch (1:1).
- Season & oil – Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the coated chicken, then spray lightly with oil.
- Air fry to perfection – Place in the air fryer at 175°C (350°F) and cook for about 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For extra crispiness, give the chicken legs a second light coating of flour mixture.
- Don’t skip the marination—it makes the meat super tender and juicy.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like garlic mayo, chili sauce, or honey mustard.
Q&A: Potato-Stuffed Chicken Legs 🍗🥔
Q: Do I need to debone the chicken legs myself?
A: Yes, but you can also ask your butcher to debone them for you to save time and effort.
Q: Can I replace the potatoes with another filling?
A: Definitely! Sweet potatoes, mushrooms, or even cheese make delicious alternatives.
Q: Is it possible to bake instead of air fry?
A: Yes, you can bake them at 180°C (350°F) for about 30–35 minutes until crispy and golden.
Q: How do I keep the chicken legs sealed after stuffing?
A: The egg wash and flour-cornstarch coating act like glue, keeping the potatoes snug inside.
Q: Can I marinate the chicken overnight?
A: Absolutely! Marinating overnight makes the chicken even juicier and more flavorful.
This is one of those recipes that will seriously impress your family or guests—but secretly, it’s *so simple*. Give it a try, and I bet it’ll become one of your go-to comfort foods!
