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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Kristel Mae Baclaan
Are you looking for a quick and easy Chicken recipe? These Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks will be ready in less than 20 minutes. Juicy, tender and flavourful Chicken Drumsticks are going to be your new favourite chicken recipe. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 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.
Keyword air fryer chicken drumsticks, air fryer chicken legs
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