Ingredients
Method
- 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
- For extra crispy skin, ensure drumsticks are completely dry before adding oil and seasoning. Patting them thoroughly with paper towels is key.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to allow hot air to circulate and ensure even crisping. - Internal temperature for safe consumption of chicken is 165°F (74°C), but for dark meat like drumsticks, I find cooking to 175°F (79°C) yields a more tender, fall-off-the-bone texture. Use a reliable meat thermometer.
- If your chicken isn't browning enough, increase the temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 3-5 minutes, watching closely. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to allow hot air to circulate and ensure even crisping. - Internal temperature for safe consumption of chicken is 165°F (74°C), but for dark meat like drumsticks, I find cooking to 175°F (79°C) yields a more tender, fall-off-the-bone texture. Use a reliable meat thermometer.
- If your chicken isn't browning enough, increase the temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 3-5 minutes, watching closely. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.