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 drumsticks
- 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
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 F.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Wrap the bacon tightly around the chicken drumsticks.
- Mix the rub ingredients and gently toss each bacon-wrapped chicken in the mixture, pressing it slightly, and place on a parchment-covered sheet.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket in one layer, not touching each other.
- Make sure there is space between them so the bacon can crisp.
- Mix the two sauces and brush the chicken.
- 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.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
830mg
(35%)
Potassium
424mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6drumsticks
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.