Description
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks are juicy inside and perfectly crispy outside. They cook quickly with minimal oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Mix oil and spices in a bowl.
- Coat drumsticks evenly with the mixture.
- Place drumsticks in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust cooking time based on drumstick size.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with oil before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, crispy drumsticks, easy chicken recipe