Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Enjoy crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken legs made effortlessly in the Air Fryer! This recipe is simple to follow, with well-seasoned drumsticks that cook to perfection in just 25 minutes.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder reduce if you prefer milder heat
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil canola oil works well
- 4-6 chicken drumsticks
Instructions
- First, season your drumsticks. Place them in a large bowl, drizzle with vegetable oil, and sprinkle on the smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Ensure each drumstick is thoroughly coated with the seasoning mix.
- Next, arrange the seasoned drumsticks in the Air Fryer basket. It's important not to overcrowd the basket and ensure the drumsticks are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Set the Air Fryer to 200°C (390°F) and cook for 25 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time to ensure they are evenly cooked and crispy. Enjoy your perfectly seasoned, air-fried chicken drumsticks!
Notes
- Add hot sauce to the drumsticks after Air Frying by simply dipping them in the sauce.
- For BBQ drumsticks, cook the chicken for 20 minutes as instructed, then brush with BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Each Air Fryer chicken leg has 5 WW freestyle points.