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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

These air fryer chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino garlic powder
  • 1 cucchiaino onion powder
  • 1 cucchiaino smoked paprika
  • 1 cucchiaino salt
  • 0.5 cucchiaino black pepper
  • 0.5 cucchiaino cayenne pepper optional for spice

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded.
  5. Cook the drumsticks at 400°F for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
  6. Check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F. If needed, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  7. Remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels before seasoning. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.