Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Deliciously crispy and juicy chicken drumsticks made effortlessly in the air fryer, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken drumsticks about 2 to 2.5 pounds
- 1-2 tablespoons Oil (olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne (optional) for heat
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder (optional) for extra crisp skin
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Toss with oil and all seasonings (and baking powder if using).
- If your air fryer preheats, do it at 380 F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Cooking
- Place drumsticks in a single layer and air fry at 380 F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Increase temperature to 400 F and cook for an additional 4 to 7 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches at least 165 F.
Serving
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed. For saucy versions like BBQ, add sauce during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking to prevent burning.