Best 4 Air Fryer Drumsticks Recipe Crispy Recipes
Crispy and juicy air fryer drumsticks are a flavorful and convenient meal that can be easily prepared in your own kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and tasty appetizer, air fryer drumsticks are sure to hit the spot.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Air Frying Chicken drumsticks are the best way to make them. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these flavorful chicken drumsticks make the perfect meat dish to go with your favorite sides!
Provided by Simply Air Fryer
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If the chicken drumsticks are wet, place the legs on a plate and pat them dry with a paper towel. If they don't have too much excess moisture, there is no need to dry them first.
- Place the drumsticks in a medium-sized mixing bowl and add in the oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (optional). Toss until the chicken drumsticks are evenly coated in the oil and spices.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once heated to temperature, place the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer tray. They should be in a single layer on the tray to make sure that they cook evenly and air fry to a nice crisp. If your air fryer is too small to accommodate this amount of drumsticks, cook them in two batches.
- Cook the chicken for a total of 20-22 minutes. Flip the drumsticks over after about 10 minutes. Since every air fryer is different (and the drumsticks might be slightly different sizes), your total cooking time may vary.
- Once the chicken drumsticks are cooked through and crispy on the outside, remove them from the tray. Serve them with a side like rice, fried potatoes, or French fries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 231 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 531 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat
CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks that are tender, juicy on the inside and seasoned to perfection. These Chicken legs have no breading and yet have nice and crispy skin. Thanks to the addition of baking powder to the spice blend. This recipe is ready in 30 mins! Just in time for dinner.
Provided by Air Fryer Yum
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and drain chicken. Then dry thoroughly with paper towel.
- Mix spices and baking powder together. Add oil to chicken then add the spices-baking powder blend
- Massage into the chicken till all drumsticks are well coated
- Let it marinade for about 20 mins.
- Arrange in your air fryer, set temperature to 400 °F / 204°C and cook for 25-30 mins or until internal temperature reads 165°F / 74°C. Remember to flip chicken legs half way through cooking time.
- Serve
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Pieces, Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, Fat 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 0.4 g
EXTRA CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Extra crispy air fried chicken drumsticks! Ultra crispy skin, juicy chicken. No breading needed!
Provided by Kristine Fretwell
Categories Main
Time 55m
Yield 11 drumsticks
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pat drumsticks with paper towel to remove some of the moisture.
- Lay out the drumsticks to season them. I use a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- sprinkle the seasonings all over the chicken, flipping and doing both sides.
- Rub the seasonings and baking powder very well into the chicken.
- Let the seasoning sit on the chicken for 10-20 minutes. This is so the baking powder can absorb some of the moisture on the chicken and will help get the outside super crispy.
- Pre-heat your air fryer. Best temp is 380-400 degrees.
- Once chicken is ready to go in, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.
- Arrange on a single layer as best you can. A slight overlap is ok. Lightly mist the chicken with cooking spray.
- Cook the chicken for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- When finished, the skin of the chicken should be very crispy.
- Serve when hot out of the air fryer.
Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Serving size 1 drumstick Calories
AIR-FRYER CRISPY CURRY DRUMSTICKS
These air-fryer chicken drumsticks are flavorful, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Sometimes I'll add some red pepper flakes in addition to the curry powder if I want to spice them up a bit. I like to serve them with chicken-seasoned rice and boiled broccoli. -Zena Furgason, Norman, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, place chicken and enough water to cover. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes at room temperature. Drain and pat dry. , Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a another bowl, mix oil, curry powder, onion salt, garlic powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; add chicken and toss to coat. In batches, place chicken in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-17 minutes, turning halfway through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Drumsticks:
- Choose the right drumsticks. Look for drumsticks that are about the same size so they cook evenly. You can also use chicken thighs or wings if you prefer.
- Pat the drumsticks dry. This will help the seasoning stick better and will also help the chicken skin crisp up.
- Season the drumsticks liberally. You can use your favorite seasoning blend or simply salt and pepper. Be sure to coat the drumsticks evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer. This will help the chicken cook more evenly.
- Cook the drumsticks in a single layer. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Flip the drumsticks halfway through cooking. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Serve the drumsticks immediately. They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Air fryer drumsticks are a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy chicken. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a party appetizer. With the right seasoning, they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give air fryer drumsticks a try. You won't be disappointed!
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