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Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks are one of the easiest meals to prepare for a quick weeknight dinner, or game-day snack. They're juicy on the inside, golden and flavorful on the outside, and require far less oil than traditional fried chicken. This recipe is super quick and simple to prepare under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Chicken drumsticks
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. This helps to skin crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
  2. Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Season: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and parsley. Sprinkle the seasoning over the drumsticks and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400F (200C) for about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Cook the Drumsticks: Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd them.
  6. Cook at 400F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
  7. For extra crispy skin, cook an additional 2-3 minutes.