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Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe
Make the most delicious fried chicken in your Air Fryer! So simple and easy, seasoned chicken drumsticks come out perfectly crispy and juicy in just 30 miniutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks about 8
- 1½ tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sub. regular paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Pat dry drumsticks.
- In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with the oil, then toss with the spices and baking powder to fully coat.
- Transfer chicken to the Air Fryer in a single layer (cook in two batches, if needed). Air fry at 375℉ for 25-30 minutes. Flip drumsticks halfway to ensure even cooking. The drumsticks are done when they are fully cooked (internal temperature is 165℉), browned, and crispy.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Air Fryer fried chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store Air Fryer fried chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
209mg
(70%)
Sodium
829mg
(35%)
Potassium
842mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 829mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.