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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Course Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword air-fryer-chicken-drumsticks, air-fryer-chicken-recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper OR black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce (your favorite, thick works best)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley for garnishing

Instructions

  • Use a paper towel to pat dry the chicken pieces. In a small bowl, mix together salt, chili powder, granulated garlic, lemon pepper, onion powder and cumin. Rub on all sides of the chicken reserving 1 teaspoon for the barbecue sauce.
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, olive oil, and reserved seasoning. Add the chicken to the bowl and mix until the drumsticks are well coated with the sauce or brush on all sides with a pastry brush.
  • Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange chicken drumsticks in the basket leaving room between for air to circulate.
  • Cook at 380°F for 20 minutes turning halfway through cooking. (Depending on the size and weight of the drumsticks, the time may vary. Cook until juices run clear and the internal temperature of the chicken is at 165°F.)
  • Let stand 5 minutes then serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

How to Bake Chicken Drumsticks: 
  • Follow recipe for prepping and seasoning. (Reserve sauce mixture)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a broiler pan or sheet pan fitted with an oven safe rack with cooking spray.
  • Arrange seasoned drumsticks on the rack. Bake for 20 minutes. 
  • Brush liberally with barbecue sauce on all sides and continue to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, brushing with sauce periodically and turning once. Bake until juices run clear or an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  • Turn the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking to char.
  • Rest for 5 minutes, then serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg