Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air fryer chicken drumsticks are perfectly done and ready to eat in 20 minutes. Enjoy them as a hearty snack, appetizer, or main dish.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 chicken drumsticks (1 ¾ to 2 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado, olive, or canola)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Toss drumsticks with oil and then sprinkle and rub with spices.5 to 6 chicken drumsticks, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place in air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes, turn drumsticks over, and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover air fryer chicken legs in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge for best results. Reheat in the microwave, or briefly in the air fryer. Cooked drumsticks are good cold, too (an easy lunchbox option!).
- Try different seasonings: barbecue rub, taco seasoning, Buffalo drumsticks (toss the drumsticks with your favorite hot sauce and serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks).
- Dipping sauces: BBQ sauce, honey mustard dressing. hot sauce, fry sauce, or ranch dressing are popular choices. Chick-Fil-A sauce or bang bang sauce are great, too!
Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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