Description
Quick and easy air fryer BBQ chicken drumsticks that are juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken drumsticks with the spice mixture.
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush BBQ sauce on both sides of the drumsticks during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the drumsticks.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties for unique tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: 15 minute air fryer bbq chicken drumsticks