Description
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks that are flavorful and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add chicken drumsticks to the bowl and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken for a few hours for extra flavor.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or barbecue.
- For a variation, try adding lemon zest or fresh herbs to the spice mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken drumsticks, crispy chicken, easy chicken recipe