Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
These air fryer chicken drumsticks are juicy, full of flavor and tender. They're ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Dry Spices
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 °F (180 °C).
- Brush the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, using the brush to smooth out the skin as you brush. Brush the chicken drumsticks all over with the oil.8 chicken drumsticks, 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Whisk together all the herbs and seasonings for the chicken drumsticks in a small dish. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the tops of the chicken drumsticks and rub in with your fingers. Flip the chicken drumsticks over and repeat with the rest of the seasoning mixture.1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. sweet paprika, 1 tsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. sea salt, 1 tsp. black pepper, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer so they have some space and air around them. Spray the chicken drumsticks with a bit of oil.
- Air fry the chicken drumsticks for 10 minutes at 380 °F (180 °C). Then flip and air fry for another 7 - 9 minutes until cooked through! The chicken should read 165 °F on a meat thermometer. Allow the chicken to rest under foil for 3 - 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage
Store any leftover chicken legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the leftovers to fully cool before storing them in the refrigerator.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.