Description
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken drumsticks, perfect for family dinners or late-night snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks (skin on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat at 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prep the Chicken: Rinse the chicken drumsticks under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Seasoning Party: In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the drumsticks. Then sprinkle paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken and toss until fully coated.
- Arrange in the Air Fryer: Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding crowding.
- Cook to Crispy Perfection: Air fry for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Check the Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken drumsticks rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Popular dipping sauces include ranch or barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken drumsticks, crispy chicken, family dinner, easy recipe