Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Best Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they are seasoned to perfection for a flavor explosion in every bite. Whether it’s game day or a family dinner, these chicken drumsticks will be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks (skin-on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme or oregano)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken drumsticks under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine drumsticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs; toss until well coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place seasoned drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway for even crispiness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg