Description
Air fryer chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This recipe utilizes an air fryer for quick and easy preparation.
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, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, marinate the drumsticks overnight in your favorite sauce.
- Consider garnishing with chopped parsley for added color.
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer recipes, chicken drumsticks, crispy chicken