Description
Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken drumsticks made with simple seasonings and minimal oil. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual gathering, these drumsticks are tender, flavorful, and effortless to prepare.
Ingredients
4 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat drumsticks dry and season with salt and pepper
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
Coat drumsticks evenly in the seasoned flour mixture
Lightly spray the drumsticks with olive oil
Preheat air fryer to 390°F (190°C)
Place drumsticks in the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren’t overlapping
Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate drumsticks in buttermilk for 1-2 hours before coating
Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F
Storage tip: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg