Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by preheating the air fryer and preparing chicken drumsticks by drying and brushing them with olive oil, which helps the BBQ seasoning adhere and promotes browning. Drumsticks are evenly coated with a BBQ seasoning mix and placed in the air fryer basket without crowding. After 10 minutes at 400°F, the chicken is flipped and brushed on both sides with BBQ sauce, then cooked an additional 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring food safety and juicy meat.
Removing the drumsticks allows them to rest, redistributing juices and stabilizing the glaze. The air fryer method crisps skin edges without deep frying. Variations in chicken cuts are accommodated by adjusting cooking times, and a homemade BBQ seasoning blend can substitute store-bought mixes for flavor customization.
This recipe yields a balanced barbecue flavor with a texture ranging from tender meat inside to nicely caramelized exterior. Serving the drumsticks fresh maximizes the crispy skin and saucy coating.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumstick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer using the preheat function or by heating it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel and then brush them on all sides with olive oil. Sprinkle them evenly with BBQ seasoning.
- Carefully place the chicken drumsticks in the hot air fryer, making sure that they are not touching, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Brush the tops of the chicken drumsticks with BBQ sauce, flip them over, and brush the second side with BBQ sauce. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow the chicken to rest in the air fryer for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can use boneless skinless breasts or bone-in skin-on thighs instead of drumsticks; adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Make a quick homemade BBQ seasoning with brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper if you don’t have a pre-made mix.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 drumstick | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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