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Air Fryer Chicken Drumstick Recipe

Crispy, flavorful chicken drumsticks form your air fryer in under a half hour! The whole family will love this versatile chicken recipe. I love making bbq chicken drumsticks with my sweet and spicy guava bbq sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or other neutral oil or spray
  • marinade, sauce, or seasoning of your choice

Instructions
 

  • Pat the raw chicken dry with a paper towel.
    If using a marinade: refrigerate the chicken in marinade for up to 48 hours. Shake off excess moisture.
    If using a dry rub: Coat the chicken with seasonings, then brush or spray with oil.
    If using a sauce: Brush or spray the chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat your air fryer to 360ºF.
  • Place the chicken in the preheated air fryer in a single layer; do not overcrowd the basket.
  • Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the drumsticks. If using a sauce, brush the sauce onto the chicken now.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165ºF on an instant read thermometer. Let rest before serving.

Notes

Note nutritional values do not include sauce or marinade. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipeCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 40gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 508mgVitamin A: 105IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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