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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

These Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are a game-changer for anyone craving perfectly cooked chicken with minimal effort. The combination of spices and cornstarch creates a crispy crust while keeping the meat incredibly juicy inside, and it all comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 drumsticks
Calories 152.5 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Spice Mix

  • 1 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoons ground coriander

For the chicken

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil spray 2 x 3 second sprays

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the spice mix by combining all ingredients in a jar. You will have more than enough for this batch, and it will last indefinitely so you can store it for another day.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon of the spice mix with 1 tablespoon of corn starch in a bag. I like using a paper bag because it’s easy to toss the drumsticks around without them sticking to a plastic bag.
  • Add the drumsticks to the bag and toss until they are completely coated with the spices and corn starch.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. When hot, spray the inside of the air fryer with avocado oil. Add the chicken drumsticks ensuring there is space between each one for the hot air to circulate. Spray the chicken with avocado oil, then insert the air fryer basket.
  • Allow the drumsticks to cook for 22 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking process.
  • The drumsticks should be crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • If you want to make these drumsticks in the oven, preheat the oven to 450F and spread the drumsticks out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes until crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 152.5kcalCarbohydrates: 5.8gProtein: 14.1gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 69.7mgSodium: 1261.8mgPotassium: 262.8mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2.4gVitamin A: 1276.8IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 27.4mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword air fryer, chicken
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