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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks
4.9 from 21 votes

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks are unbelievably crispy outside and tender inside with a yummy BBQ sauce to make them extra flavorful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 drumsticks
Calories: 555 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumstick
  • 1 pound Bacon 12 slices cut in half
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Rub:
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390 F.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Wrap the bacon tightly around the chicken drumsticks.
  4. Mix the rub ingredients and gently toss each bacon-wrapped chicken in the mixture, pressing it slightly, and place on a parchment-covered sheet.
  5. Arrange in the air fryer basket in one layer, not touching each other.
  6. Make sure there is space between them so the bacon can crisp.
  7. Mix the two sauces and brush the chicken.
  8. Increase temperature to 400 F and air fry for 7 minutes at 400F. Flip, brush again with sauce, and air fry for another 5-7 minutes or until crispy.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 555kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 830mg (35%) Potassium 424mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 740IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 drumsticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555

% Daily Value*

Calories 555kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 830mg 35%
Potassium 424mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 740IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.