Description
These air fryer chicken drumsticks turn out crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and cook in about 20 minutes. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with simple pantry seasonings.
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
3. Add drumsticks to a bowl and coat with olive oil.
4. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, baking powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
5. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
6. Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
7. Cook for 10 minutes.
8. Flip the drumsticks and cook for another 8 to 12 minutes until crispy and fully cooked.
9. Check that internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
10. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
For extra crispy skin, dry the chicken thoroughly before seasoning.
Brush barbecue sauce on during the last few minutes if desired.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg