Description
Busy night, growling belly, zero time for kitchen drama? These air fryer chicken drumsticks deliver shatter-crisp skin, smoky-spicy flavor, and juicy, fall-off-the-bone vibes—all in under 30 minutes. Forget greasy pans or flavorless oven “bakes.” Your air fryer’s got this. Grab those drumsticks and let the weeknight win begin!
Ingredients
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10 chicken drumsticks, skin-on, thawed
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2 tbsp avocado oil (or light olive oil)
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Pat Dry Like a Pro – Use paper towels to blot every drumstick. Dry = crispy magic.
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Season & Massage – In a bowl, mix oil and spices. Toss drumsticks in and massage until every bit is coated.
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Preheat Air Fryer – 380°F (193°C) for 5 mins.
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Air Fry – Arrange in a single layer. Cook 15 mins, flip, then cook 10–13 more mins until skin is crisp and internal temp is 165°F (74°C).
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Rest – Let rest 5 minutes for juicy results.
Notes
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Sweet Heat: Brush with honey + hot sauce in final 5 mins
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Garlic Parm: Toss cooked wings in butter, garlic powder & Parmesan
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Lemon Herb: Add lemon zest + Italian herbs to oil rub
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 kcal per serving
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 28g