Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer. These air-fried chicken drumsticks are so moist and juicy inside and crispy outside. Air frying is a better option than oven baking as the chicken cooks quickly.
No marination time and basic ingredients make this an easy weeknight dinner recipe. The chicken drumsticks cook to perfection in very little time. You can put this recipe together in just 30 minutes in an air fryer.
Today, I am serving Chicken Drumsticks with potato wedges, which are another family favorite air fryer recipe. I make Air fryer potato wedges too often at home and they just take 14 minutes to cook to perfection.
The Air fried Chicken Drumsticks in this recipe is delicious and has flavours of garlic and dry herbs. You could use any seasoning of your choice and they are awesomely flavourful.
Air frying retains the moisture of the chicken drumsticks keeping them succulent inside and crispy on the outside and retains the flavours of the herbs too.
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How long do you cook Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks?
These days Air Fryers come with a preset time for different foods so you need not worry about setting the time. Just in case you own a manual Air Fryer, then I suggest you air fry the chicken for 25 minutes at 190° C. In case you want the chicken to be more crispy on the outside, then you may like to air fry for another 2 minutes at 200 deg.
Baste the chicken with the marinade or oil after 10 to 12 minutes of air frying to keep it moist and juicy. Pre-heat your air fryer before you begin, this will give you perfect results every time.
How to fry Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer ?
Start by marinating the chicken drumsticks with herbs and spices of your choice. For this Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe I have used basic ingredients that I always keep handy at home .
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken Drumsticks – 06. I used skinless drumsticks for this recipe but I prefer the ones with skin on. Chicken turns out to be extra crispy when you air fry them with the skin on. The next step is to wash the drumsticks and then pat them dry with a kitchen towel or tissue. Cut slits on the chicken drumsticks for quick cooking and penetration of the spices.
- Olive Oil. I generally use olive oil while air frying but any oil is fine. We just need a tablespoon to keep the chicken moist and crispy at the same time.
- Garlic Powder. Use garlic powder or dry garlic flakes for the recipe because fresh garlic tends to burn. You could also use some onion powder along with garlic powder.
- Mixed Herbs. Use dry herbs of your choice or any seasonings that are readily available with you to add flavour to the chicken. You could even use just oregano and chilli flakes.
- Paprika. Preferably use smoked paprika to enhance the flavour. Or just a quarter teaspoon of chilli powder also works well.
METHOD
Step I. Wash and dry the chicken drumsticks and give them a few slits. Then go ahead and marinate with olive oil, garlic powder, mixed herbs, paprika and salt. You can air fry them immediately.
Step II. Pre-heat the air fryer as per the instructions given in the manual. Pre-heating the air fryer is an important step for perfect air fried recipes.
Step III. Place the marinated chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 190° and the air frying time would be 25 minutes. After 13 to 14 minutes, flip over the drumsticks and continue air frying for another 10 to 11 minutes or until done. Please note that the temperature may vary depending on your air fryer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Air Fried Chicken Drumsticks with potato wedges along with your main course meals. Makes excellent starters or appetizers for your family functions or get-togethers.
You could also serve them with some ketchup or any dip of your choice.
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Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken drumsticks (wash and pat dry)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic flakes or powder
- 1 tsp Dried herbs (as per choice)
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika or Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the chicken drumsticks and give them a few slits.
- Marinate with olive oil, garlic powder, mixed herbs, paprika and salt. You can air fry them immediately.
- Pre-heat the air fryer as per the instructions.
- Place the marinated chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 190° for 25 minutes.
- After 13 to 14 minutes, flip over the drumsticks and continue air frying for another 10 to 11 minutes or until done.
- Serve with potato wedges
Notes
- The time and temperature for air frying will depend on your air fryer.
- Adjust seasoning to suit your taste.
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The simplest and yet the best air fried chicken recipe I have tried.This is the best chicken! I did take the suggestion of yours and cooked them as u said on each side. They are juicy, crispy and flavorful! Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you Manoj Shewale for trying out the recipe and also for your valuable feedback. Highly appreciate.