Are you looking for a quick and easy Chicken recipe? These Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks will be ready in less than 20 minutes. The savoury taste is incredible.
These juicy, tender and flavourful Chicken Drumsticks are going to be your new favourite chicken recipe.
Sometimes I get a craving for fried chicken and this recipe is perfect. I just love how this chicken turns out and it is so easy to prepare. Just mix all the spices and throw it in the air fryer, set up the time and viola, it will be ready in no time.
You can also try this reader's favourite baked sweet chili chicken drumsticks and chicken adobo.
Why you'll love this recipe
- very easy to prepare with few ingredients.
- crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- ready in less than 20 minutes.
Why this recipe is so easy?
The amazing thing about this chicken recipe is how easy it is to put together. Once you get home from the grocery store you are halfway there! Get your seasonings ready and then let your Air Fryer do all the work for you. The result is crispy and juicy pieces of chicken seasoned just right. Your first bite will shock you, in a good way.
Ingredients Needed
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: we are using chicken drumsticks for this recipe. Make sure to pat dry chicken so the spices will absorb into the skin.
- Paprika, Garlic, and Onion powder: must haves! Key ingredients for the recipe.
- Brown sugar: we are using brown sugar but feel free to use white sugar if no brown sugar available.
- Black Pepper and Salt
- Oil: olive oil, canola or vegetable oil works fine.
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1. Preheat Air fryer with 400 degree F for 5 minutes.
Step 2. Prepare the Rub Mixture. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper and salt.
Step 3. Dry Chicken. Pat dry chicken drumsticks with paper towel.
Step 4. Toss Chicken. Toss chicken drumsticks through the spices until well coated.
Step 5. Cook Chicken. Place seasoned chicken in air fryer basket and spray with olive oil. Air Fry for 8 minutes. Flip and cook another 6-7 minutes until brown or cooked through.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 5 pieces drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Prepare rub mixture by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, black pepper and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
- Pat dry chicken with paper towel.
- Toss chicken drumsticks to the spices until well coated.
- Place seasoned chicken into air fryer basket and spray with oil. Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until chicken turns brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Chicken: we are using chicken drumsticks for this recipe. Make sure to pat dry chicken so the spices will absorb into the skin.
- Paprika, Garlic, and Onion powder: must haves! Key ingredients for the recipe.
- Brown sugar: we are using brown sugar but feel free to use white sugar if no brown sugar available.
- Black Pepper and Salt
- Oil: olive oil, canola or vegetable oil works fine.
Mace says
It’s very easy and tastes so good.