Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

These air fryer chicken drumsticks are so simple and easy to make for dinner! The meat stays nice and juicy while the skin gets perfectly crispy.

We love cooking our chicken drumsticks on the BBQ, but sometimes I don’t want to stand outside in the rain to cook them. Enter the airfryer. You get perfectly juicy chicken with a crispy exterior skin.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

• Chicken Drumsticks – these are one of my kid’s favorites and meat on the bone is SO good for you!
• Seasonings – salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary
• Oil – I prefer to use avocado oil, but use your favorite oil

That’s it! We are keeping dinner oh so simple!

How to Make Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer

• Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
• Pat dry the chicken drumsticks using paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This will help the skin to become crispy.

• In a large bowl, add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried rosemary to the chicken drumsticks.

• Drizzle the chicken drumsticks with avocado oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.

• Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between them for even cooking.

• Cook the drumsticks in the air fryer at 380F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.

• Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Share Your Experience

I would love to hear about your experience making and enjoying my Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks! Feel free to tag me on Instagram or leave a review below. Your feedback helps me improve our recipes and provides inspiration to fellow home cooks.

Save this recipe for later by simply using the pin button on the recipe card or any of the photos above. Happy cooking!

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

5 from 1 vote

These air fryer chicken drumsticks are so simple and easy to make for dinner! The meat stays nice and juicy while the skin gets perfectly crispy.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:25 minutes mins

Course: dinner, Main Course

Keyword: air fryer

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 308kcal

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

• Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
• Pat dry the chicken drumsticks using paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This will help the skin to become crispy.
• In a large bowl, add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried rosemary to the chicken drumsticks.
• Drizzle the chicken drumsticks with avocado oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
• Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between them for even cooking.
• Cook the drumsticks in the air fryer at 380F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.
• Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Experiment with different spice blends to suit your taste preferences.
You can try variations with cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, or even a BBQ rub.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg