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golden crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks on a white plate with BBQ sauce and rosemary

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 8 chicken drumsticks
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp onion powder
  • - 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - ½ tsp black pepper
  • - 1 tbsp baking powder
  • - BBQ sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes
  2. Pat chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels
  3. Mix baking powder and all seasonings together
  4. Brush drumsticks with olive oil on all sides
  5. Coat evenly with seasoning mixture pressing firmly
  6. Place in single layer in air fryer basket
  7. Cook for 12 minutes then flip drumsticks
  8. Cook another 13 minutes until golden and crispy
  9. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F
  10. Rest for 5 minutes before serving
  11. Serve with BBQ sauce or your favorite dipping sauce