Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Drumsticks are perfectly seasoned and cooked until golden and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 9 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ tablespoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the drumsticks and toss until evenly coated.
- Gently pull the skin over any exposed meat where possible.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sweet paprika, chili powder, garlic granules, dried herbs, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each drumstick thoroughly in the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket or drawers.
- Spray generously with cooking oil spray.
- Cook the Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Drumsticks at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
- Shake the basket or drawers halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Turn the drumsticks over, increase the temperature to 200°C (390°F), and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, salad, fries, or coleslaw.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Substitute dried herbs with Italian seasoning.
- Great for meal prep and packed lunches.
- Pair with your favorite dipping sauces.