Tender, juicy, and healthy air fryer chicken drumsticks with an irresistible crispy crunch on top that comes together in just under 20 minutes. This recipe is really easy to make with just a few ingredients and it’s loaded with flavors making them a perfect pair for any meal.
Ok friends, gather around here because I have something exciting to share. Chicken drumsticks. Air fryer. 20 minutes. Who doesn’t love a quick, easy, and yet juicy recipe like this one? You can serve this air fryer chicken over salad, as an appetizer, or as an after-school snack. In short, you need to try this recipe.
The ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks
- All-purpose flour, baking powder to coat the chicken
- Red paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper powder for flavoring
- Olive oil to coat the drumsticks
- Cilantro for garnishing
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How to make air fryer chicken drumsticks
- In a bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, red paprika, salt, black pepper powder, baking powder, and onion powder.
- Once combined add the chicken drumsticks and olive oil, and mix until the drumsticks are well coated with the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350-degrees F / 180-degree C. Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip and then cook for another 10 minutes or until lightly brown and charred.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy!
Now, here’s the fun part.
Kitchen tips to cook air fryer chicken drumsticks
- Make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer to ensure even cooking
- Don’t skip using baking powder as it helps the chicken crisp up
- You can make this recipe in the oven as well. Bake them at 425 F or 220 C for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown and charred
- You can toss the chicken in your favorite sauce after it’s cooked and crisped up
Can I use an oven to make this chicken recipe
You can make this recipe in the oven as well. Bake them at 425 F or 220 C for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown and charred.
What can I serve these air fried chicken legs with
These air fryer chicken legs pretty much go with anything. I like to serve them with a side of quinoa chickpea salad, plecing kangkung, or coconut rice. They also pair well with chicken adobo fries for a comfort meal.
Storing
You can store the chicken drumsticks in an airtight container for 4 days in the refrigerator or around 3 months in the freezer.
Chicken drumsticks made in an air fryer turn out so delicious and flavorful in just 20 minutes! There is no marinating required!
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon red paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- Chopped cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, red paprika, salt, black pepper powder, baking powder, and onion powder.
- Once combined add the chicken drumsticks and olive oil, and mix until the drumsticks are well coated with the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350-degrees F / 180-degree C. Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip and then cook for another 10 minutes or until lightly brown and charred.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy!
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