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Crispy Air Fryer Drumsticks: Easy Dinner! - chicken drumsticks

Crispy Air Fryer Drumsticks: Easy Dinner!

Chicken drumsticks: Master perfectly crispy air-fried chicken every time. This recipe uses a secret baking powder trick for extra crunch and flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel, then brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the drumsticks in a large Ziploc bag.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Shake the bag until the drumsticks are evenly covered with the spice mixture.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, or brush a light coating of olive oil over the basket to prevent drumsticks from sticking.
  • Transfer the drumsticks from the bag to the air fryer basket, placing them in a single layer, without overlapping or stacking.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping chicken drumsticks halfway through the cooking time.
  • Chicken will be done when it is golden brown and crispy, and when an instant read meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 175° F.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.