Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
These air fryer chicken drumsticks are coated in a simple seasoning blend and finished with a light BBQ glaze. They cook quickly, turn out crispy and stay juicy every time.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
Instructions
- Place the drumsticks in a large bowl.
- Add the smoked paprika, chopped parsley, garlic powder, granulated onion, salt and pepper. Mix well so that all the chicken drumsticks are well coated.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, brush each drumstick with barbecue sauce. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- If desired, brush with an extra layer of barbecue sauce once cooked and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken thighs with the dry spices for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking for a more intense flavor.
- Leave space between the thighs to ensure even browning and cooking.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the spice mix if you want a spicier version.
- If you like them extra crispy, add 2–3 extra minutes to the end of cooking. Make sure the BBQ sauce doesn't burn.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg