Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Learn how to make these air fryer chicken drumsticks EXTRA crispy and addicting. This easy chicken recipe requires super simple ingredients and pairs well with any side. Perfect for busy weeknights! I’ve also included an oven method in case you don't own an air fryer!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
- 1 tbsp baking powder NOT baking soda
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes, if needed.
- Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and toss with avocado oil.8 chicken drumsticks, 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Combine baking powder and the spices in a separate bowl.1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Sprinkle the chicken with the spice mixture and toss together until evenly coated.
- Cook in the air fryer in a single layer for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- The internal temperature of the drumsticks should have reached 165 degrees F. If not, cook for longer until they do.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and coat the chicken with spices the same way as the air fryer method.
- Place the drumsticks in single layer on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- The internal temperature of the drumsticks should have reached 165 degrees F. If not, cook for longer until they do.
Notes
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- To spice these up, feel free to add a little chili powder or cayenne pepper to the spice rub mixture. Alternatively, you can drizzle your favorite hot sauce on top before eating.
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- Serve with your favorite side dish— french fries, sweet potatoes, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, and more! Or cut the dark meat chicken off the bone and serve on a salad!
- The drumsticks are cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Check with an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer to get them crispy and warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg