Instructions
Combine the ginger, garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, salt, calamansi, annato oil, and sugar in a bowl.
Marinate the chicken legs in the mixture for 3 hours to overnight.
Prepare the kale by removing the stalks.
Toss the kale in olive oil.
Add the marinated chicken to one compartment of the air fryer.
Add the kale to the other compartment.
Air fry at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Remove the kale once crispy and sprinkle with sea salt.
Baste the chicken leg quarters with the marinade and continue air frying until cooked through.
Serve the chicken and kale together.
Pro Tips
Marinating the chicken for at least 3 hours ensures deep flavor penetration.
Remove the kale stalks before cooking to ensure an even, crispy texture.
Basting the chicken with the marinade during the final cooking stage keeps the meat moist.