Description
Crispy chicken drumsticks cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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 coat them evenly 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 for even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, increase cooking time by 5 minutes.
- Experiment with different spice blends for varied flavors.
- Serve with a side of dipping sauces for enhanced taste.
- 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: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken drumsticks, air fryer recipes, crispy chicken