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Crispy, golden-brown air fryer chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket, ready to serve.

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Nataliia
Crispy and juicy chicken drumsticks are so easy to make in the air fryer. This is one of my easiest weeknight dinners. All you need is fresh chicken drumsticks, simple seasoning, just a little oil, and the air fryer does all the work.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks ($7.98)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil ($0.30)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ($0.25)
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika ($0.15)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, dark or light ($0.05)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt ($0.05)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano ($0.05)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.05)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder ($0.05)
  • ½ teaspoon coriander ($0.05)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ($0.05)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ($0.03)
  • ⅛ teaspoon (optional) cayenne pepper ($0.02)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes. Pat fry chicken drumsticks with a paper towel.
    2 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • In a small bowl, mix paprika. brown sugar,. salt. dry oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander. black pepper, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.
    1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, dark or light, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder,½ teaspoon coriander , ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ⅛ teaspoon (optional) cayenne pepper .
  • Add chicken drumsticks to a large bowl. Drizzle them with oil, and lemon juice. Sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning mix. Toss the chicken so it coats evenly.
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
  • Place chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket. I cook 3 chicken drumsticks at a time, because I have a basket style air fryer. Place the rest in the fridge for now. Air fry at 390°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping them half way through the cooking time. The chicken drumsticks are ready when the internal temperature reaches at leas 175°F. Cook the rest of the chicken the same way.
  • Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken legs and on the type of the air fryer.  
Drumsticks are safe at 165℉ but it tastes better at 175℉. 
Cooked chicken legs will last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave, air fryer or the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 24gFat: 14.7gSodium: 453mgSugar: 2.2g
Keyword air fryer chicken drumsticks, air fryer chicken legs
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