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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)

4.7(5)

25 min

Time

400°F

Temp

250 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Drumsticks

8 chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat drumsticks very dry with paper towels. This is critical for crispy skin.
2
Toss with olive oil, then coat evenly with all seasonings.
3
Arrange in a single layer — don't stack. Air fry at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, flipping at 12 minutes.
4
Check internal temp reaches 175°F for dark meat (they stay juicy at higher temps).
5
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Tip: Dark meat is forgiving — it stays juicy even at 175-185°F thanks to more connective tissue. The key to crispy skin is dry chicken and high heat. Pat them bone-dry.

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High ProteinGluten-FreeKeto

Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

4.7(5)

25 min

Time

400°F

Temp

250 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Drumsticks

8 chicken drumsticks

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat drumsticks very dry with paper towels. This is critical for crispy skin.
2
Toss with olive oil, then coat evenly with all seasonings.
3
Arrange in a single layer — don't stack. Air fry at 400°F for 22-25 minutes, flipping at 12 minutes.
4
Check internal temp reaches 175°F for dark meat (they stay juicy at higher temps).
5
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

💡

Tip: Dark meat is forgiving — it stays juicy even at 175-185°F thanks to more connective tissue. The key to crispy skin is dry chicken and high heat. Pat them bone-dry.

🎉