5.0 from 3 votes
Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks Recipe
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic about 1 tablespoon minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. See notes for oven baking intructions.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the raw chicken with the melted butter mixture. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 20 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to verify the chicken legs have reached 160 degrees F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle them with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and place them back onto the air fryer for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired crispiness.
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Notes
- Oven Baking
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Put the drumsticks on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes until they're nicely browned and cooked through.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Put the drumsticks on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes until they're nicely browned and cooked through.
- Grated parmesan will stick to the drumsticks better than shredded parmesan.
- This recipe is also great with chicken wings.
- Freshly minced garlic is best. But if you are out, use jarred minced garlic or a teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
- Grated parmesan will stick to the drumsticks better than shredded parmesan.
- This recipe is also great with chicken wings.
- Freshly minced garlic is best. But if you are out, use jarred minced garlic or a teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
857mg
(36%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.