Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Making Homemade Buffalo Sauce
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
457 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
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Air fryer buffalo chicken drumsticks have a mouth-watering crispy skin and juicy, tender meat in every bite. Easily adjust the heat level, they're always a hit.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken drumsticks or 2 chicken legs, trimmed
- 1 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Spice Rub
- 1 tablespoon paprika or chili powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper or cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
Buffalo Sauce Coating
- 6 tablespoons hot sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons molasses or honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for a few minutes..
- Combine paprika, pepper or cayenne and salt in a bowl.
- Pat drumsticks dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife or metal skewer, poke 10 to 15 holes in skin of each drumstick or chicken leg, through the skin.
- Rub with oil and sprinkle evenly with spice mixture. Rub the spices all over the drumsticks, including beneath the skin.
- Arrange drumsticks or chicken legs in air fryer basket, spaced evenly apart, alternating ends.
- Place basket in air fryer.
- Cook until chicken DRUMSTICKS are crisp and register 195 degrees, 22 to 25 minutes, flipping and rotating chicken halfway through cooking.
- Cook until chicken LEGS are well browned and crisp and register 195 degrees, 27 to 30 minutes, rotating chicken halfway through cooking but do not flip the chicken.
- Meanwhile, microwave hot sauce, butter, molasses, and cornstarch in a large bowl, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 1 minute, maybe 2.
- Brush with buffalo sauce once chicken is cooked and air fry for 2 more minutes.
- Transfer chicken to large plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and toss to coat in more buffalo sauce in large bowl or brush more on before serving. Enjoy every bite.
Notes
- For appetizers or a snack, plan on 2 drumsticks per person. However, if served as the main course, aim for 3 to 4 drumsticks per person.
- For crispier skin pat your chicken drumsticks dry with paper towel before seasoning to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
- Rub the spices all over the drumsticks, including beneath the skin before cooking.
- Place the drumsticks in a single layer inside your air fryer basket so they cook evenly and try not to overcrowd them. Air needs to circulate to achieve even cooking and a crisp skin.
- Cook in multiple smaller batches if necessary, and keep the already cooked drumsticks warm in a 250 degree oven if needed, to serve all drumsticks warm and crisp at the same time.
- Halfway through cooking, rotate drumsticks to ensure all sides are golden brown.
- Apply the buffalo sauce after cooking to keep the skin crispy.
- Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the drumsticks to help achieve crispy skin.
- Always check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safely cooked.
- Allow drumsticks to rest for a few minutes before serving so buffalo sauce sets and flavors meld together.
- For appetizers or a snack, plan on 2 drumsticks per person. However, if served as the main course, aim for 3 to 4 drumsticks per person.
- For crispier skin pat your chicken drumsticks dry with paper towel before seasoning to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
- Rub the spices all over the drumsticks, including beneath the skin before cooking.
- Place the drumsticks in a single layer inside your air fryer basket so they cook evenly and try not to overcrowd them. Air needs to circulate to achieve even cooking and a crisp skin.
- Cook in multiple smaller batches if necessary, and keep the already cooked drumsticks warm in a 250 degree oven if needed, to serve all drumsticks warm and crisp at the same time.
- Halfway through cooking, rotate drumsticks to ensure all sides are golden brown.
- Apply the buffalo sauce after cooking to keep the skin crispy.
- Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the drumsticks to help achieve crispy skin.
- Always check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safely cooked.
- Allow drumsticks to rest for a few minutes before serving so buffalo sauce sets and flavors meld together.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
457kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
200mg
(67%)
Sodium
1778mg
(74%)
Potassium
628mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1778mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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