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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Enjoy crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken legs made effortlessly in the Air Fryer! This recipe is simple to follow, with well-seasoned drumsticks that cook to perfection in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder reduce if you prefer milder heat
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil canola oil works well
  • 4-6 chicken drumsticks

Method
 

  1. First, season your drumsticks. Place them in a large bowl, drizzle with vegetable oil, and sprinkle on the smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Ensure each drumstick is thoroughly coated with the seasoning mix.
  2. Next, arrange the seasoned drumsticks in the Air Fryer basket. It's important not to overcrowd the basket and ensure the drumsticks are not touching each other for even cooking.
  3. Set the Air Fryer to 200°C (390°F) and cook for 25 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time to ensure they are evenly cooked and crispy. Enjoy your perfectly seasoned, air-fried chicken drumsticks!

Notes

  • Add hot sauce to the drumsticks after Air Frying by simply dipping them in the sauce.
  • For BBQ drumsticks, cook the chicken for 20 minutes as instructed, then brush with BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Each Air Fryer chicken leg has 5 WW freestyle points.

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