Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
311 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Description
The recipe begins by thoroughly drying chicken drumsticks to remove excess moisture, which aids in achieving a crispy skin when air fried. The drumsticks are coated evenly in olive oil and a spice mix of paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper by hand to ensure full coverage of flavor and oil.
Cooking in the air fryer at 200°C involves an initial 10-minute cook followed by flipping each piece for an additional 10 minutes. This approach promotes even cooking and browning on all sides. The resulting drumsticks have a crisp exterior while retaining juicy, tender meat inside.
To maintain crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow adequate air circulation. For additional texture, grated Parmesan can be sprinkled after initial cooking and returned to the air fryer briefly. These drumsticks pair well as a hearty snack or alongside salads, vegetables, or grains for a complete meal.
Preheating the air fryer, if recommended by your model, ensures consistent cooking results. Flipping halfway through is essential for evenness, and handling the chicken gently avoids dislodging the spice coating.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumstick
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well to coat all of the chicken.
- Put the coated drumsticks into your air fryer. Depending on the size, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook at 200°C/400°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks over and cook for a further 10 minutes.
Notes
- Pat drumsticks dry before seasoning to help oil and spices adhere, enhancing crispness.
- Use hands to thoroughly coat chicken with oil and spices for even coverage.
- Check air fryer model instructions for preheating requirements to improve cooking results.
- Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and ensure even air circulation.
- Flip drumsticks halfway through cooking to promote even doneness and browning.
- For extra crispiness, toss with grated Parmesan and air fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2drumsticks | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 944IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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