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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are such an easy, great chicken recipe. All you need to do is toss them in a blend of oil, salt, and spices and air fry them.
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are such an easy, great chicken recipe. All you need to do is toss them in a blend of oil, salt, and spices and air fry them.
2 min
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
24 min
Total time
6 chicken drumsticks
Yield
Ingredients
7 ingredients- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Method
8 steps- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels if they have excess surface moisture.
- Place the drumsticks in a bowl and add the oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne, if using.
- Toss until the drumsticks are evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the drumsticks in the basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the drumsticks.
- Continue cooking for another 5–10 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the thickest drumstick reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Recipe notes
Equipment
- air fryer
Recipe inspiration
Inspired by Simply Air Fryer
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