Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Crisp, juicy and rubbed with a flavorful bbq chicken rub, these Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks will be your new quick and easy dinner or game day snack! They take just a few minutes to prep and they’re on the table in about 30 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 17 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 639 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds - chicken legs
  • 1 tbsp - olive oil
  • 1 tbsp - bbq chicken rub

Instructions

  1. Allow the chicken drumsticks to come to room temperature to ensure that they cook evenly. Blot them dry with a paper towel, then brush lightly with the oil.
  2. Season the drumsticks evenly to coat with the bbq chicken rub.
  3. Place the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer in an even layer (it's ok if the bones overlap slightly), and cook at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg registers 175 degrees. All air fryers vary, so check for doneness after 12 minutes. Smaller legs will take roughly 15 minutes and larger legs will take about 18 minutes. Allow the drumsticks to rest 5-10 minutes before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 639 kcal | Total Fat: 49 g | Saturated: 13 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 264 mg | Total Carbs: 1 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 47 g | Sodium: 255 mg | Polyunsaturated: 10 g | Monounsaturated: 21 g

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