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Overhead view of a large white bowl with 5 cooked chicken legs and 4 lemon wedges arranged in a single layer.

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

Nataliia
These air fryer lemon pepper chicken drumsticks are juicy and full of flavor. You will need only a few ingredients and 30 minutes to make this delicious and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 Air fryer I used Ninja XL

Ingredients
  

  • 5 medium chicken drumsticks about 1.5 pounds
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add chicken drumsticks, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Mix well to coat. Let the chicken marinade at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer. Arrange the chicken legs in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 170°F, flipping the chicken once halfway through. Add more cooking time if needed.
  • Serve right away with some extra freshly ground black pepper and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • double the recipe if serving more than 2 people.
  • use the meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through.
  • adjust time depending on your air fryer model and type.
  • you can keep raw chicken in marinade refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • the nutrition facts are only for information purposes only.

Nutrition

Serving: 2eaCalories: 345kcalProtein: 36gFat: 18.5gSodium: 450mg
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