Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of crispy chicken drumsticks made healthy with an air fryer. Perfectly cooked and full of flavor, these drumsticks are a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks, preferably organic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup barbeque sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine chicken drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, flip the drumsticks, baste with BBQ sauce, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Flip again, baste with more BBQ sauce, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with more BBQ sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra crispiness, pat drumsticks dry before seasoning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/air-fryer-chicken-drumsticks/
