Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, they’re seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer. Enjoy these drumsticks hot with your favorite sides for a delicious and effortless dinner
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Drumsticks: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Rub the drumsticks with olive oil and coat them evenly with the seasoning mix.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 5 minutes.
Cook the Drumsticks: Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are golden brown and crispy.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the drumsticks rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them hot with your favorite sides!
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the drumsticks.
Let the drumsticks rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep them juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 200 (approximate)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg