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a plate full of air fryer chicken drumsticks

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

4.96 from 131 votes
Servings 4 servings (two drumsticks each)
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are crispy, juicy and packed full of flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and under ten minutes of prep time, this easy chicken recipe that’s made in an air fryer is sure to become a family favorite! 

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 

  • 8 chicken drumsticks (skin on)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (can increase if desired)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Using 1 tbsp of olive oil, coat the chicken drumsticks with oil.
  • Mix baking powder, pepper, garlic powder, salt and paprika in a separate bowl. Toss the chicken legs with the seasoning. Brush remaining olive oil over the top of drumsticks.
  • Place drumsticks into air fryer, making sure not to crowd them, and cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip drumsticks and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1908mgPotassium: 969mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American