Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Tender, juicy chicken drumsticks with a shatteringly crisp exterior cooked in minutes using minimal oil. The air fryer delivers golden-brown, restaurant-quality results with no deep frying required.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 8 large chicken drumsticks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels
- Arrange in single layer in air fryer basket
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Sprinkle with salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper
- Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes
- Shake basket
- Air fry 8 minutes more until golden brown
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Pro tip: For extra crisp, let drumsticks sit seasoned for 30 minutes before cooking
For flavor variations, try adding 1 tbsp honey to coating
Store leftovers in airtight container, refrigerate up to 3 days
For flavor variations, try adding 1 tbsp honey to coating
Store leftovers in airtight container, refrigerate up to 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 560mg