Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Try these juicy, tender air fryer chicken drumsticks for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner! Cooking chicken drumsticks in the air fryer crisps up the skin while locking in the natural juices, for insanely juicy chicken with irresistibly crispy skin.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Global

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 338.6kcal

Author Eliza

Equipment

Ingredients

6 chicken drumsticks approx 1kg/ 2.2lb
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 360°F/ 180°C.
Pat the chicken legs dry with a paper towel.
Mix the seasoning ingredients and oil in a large shallow bowl, then add the drumsticks and toss to ensure that each chicken leg is thoroughly coated [Note 1].
Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in your air fryer basket, and ensure they are not touching [Note 2].
Air fry chicken drumsticks for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking time [Note 3]. Check the internal temperature to ensure it has reached 165°F / 74°C or higher in the center of the thickest drumstick.

Notes

Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a large ziplock bag as it is easier to ensure each drumstick is well covered in the oil and seasoning.
If food tends to stick to your air fryer, give the basket a quick spritz with olive oil before adding the drumsticks.
Flipping is recommended even for air fryers that state they do not require food to be flipped, as it helps to keep the chicken juicy.

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