Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Making air fryer chicken drumsticks is so easy. With the right seasonings and timing, you can make succulent drumsticks in the air fryer so quickly. Seasonings in this recipe include paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- air fryer
- small and medium size mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 5 - 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 400° for about five minutes. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and place in a mixing bowl or on a large plate. You may want to use a brush to ensure the olive oil is coated evenly.
- In a small bowl combine: paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle the seasoning on the chicken legs.
- Once the air fryer has preheated, add the chicken legs to the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Cook for about 9 minutes then flip the drumsticks over to cook another 9 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken legs have cooked to 165°.
- Transfer to a serving platter.