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cooked drumstick pieces in the air fryer basket

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Make these yummy juicy chicken drumsticks in the air fryer and serve as appetizers or sides in any menu.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 MIxing Bowl
  • 1 Tong

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken drumsticks skin on or skin less
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp paprika depending on preference
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili paper
  • 3/4 tsp bbq seasoning or any fav seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Wash and clean the drumsticks.
  • Wipe the pieces dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Place them in a mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle some oil followed by the seasonings and baking powder, flour. Toss to mix well.
  • Cover the bowl with a cling wrap and let it sit for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 3 minutes.
  • Start the air fryer at 400 F for 10 minutes. Flip the drumsticks at 10 minutes. Then cook again for 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot once done.
  • Note- Drumsticks/ meat shrinks as it cooks. Check for the size of drumsticks. Also meat is cooked when the meat thermometer shows 165 F temperature.
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