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air fryer chicken drumsticks with crispy skin

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Skin

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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are my new favorite way to enjoy juicy chicken legs for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love how they turn golden brown with incredibly crispy skin.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or Avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2-3 tsp Chicken seasoning I used BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic. Directions on the tin says to coat generously, so go for it

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add drumsticks. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle chicken seasoning (or other seasoning of choice), salt and pepper, garlic powder over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. Or best overnight.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Place your drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch each other. You may have to cook them in batches to ensure there is enough space for air to circulate and cook them evenly.
    Cook the drumsticks for 22-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking time. Check the internal temperature of the drumsticks with a meat thermometer to make sure they have cooked to 165°F.

Notes

Tips for the Best air fryer drumsticks

To achieve the crispiest chicken skin, brush your drumsticks with a little bit of oil before air frying. You can also use a cooking spray like olive oil or coconut oil to evenly coat them. 
Use a wire rack to elevate your drumsticks while cooking. This helps the air circulate better and prevents the bottom of the drumsticks from getting soggy. 
If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to your chicken drumsticks, you can brush them with some honey or barbecue sauce in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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