Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

AIR-FRYER CRISPY CURRY DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, place chicken and enough water to cover. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes at room temperature. Drain and pat dry. , Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a another bowl, mix oil, curry powder, onion salt, garlic powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; add chicken and toss to coat. In batches, place chicken in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-17 minutes, turning halfway through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• If the chicken drumsticks are wet, place the legs on a plate and pat them dry with a paper towel. If they don't have too much excess moisture, there is no need to dry them first.
• Place the drumsticks in a medium-sized mixing bowl and add in the oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (optional). Toss until the chicken drumsticks are evenly coated in the oil and spices.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Once heated to temperature, place the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer tray. They should be in a single layer on the tray to make sure that they cook evenly and air fry to a nice crisp. If your air fryer is too small to accommodate this amount of drumsticks, cook them in two batches.
• Cook the chicken for a total of 20-22 minutes. Flip the drumsticks over after about 10 minutes. Since every air fryer is different (and the drumsticks might be slightly different sizes), your total cooking time may vary.
• Once the chicken drumsticks are cooked through and crispy on the outside, remove them from the tray. Serve them with a side like rice, fried potatoes, or French fries.

CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH NO BREADING

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add chicken drumsticks, oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Using your hands or tongs, mix well to coat evenly.
• Place chicken drumsticks in an air fryer basket and cook at 380 degrees F for 10 minutes. After, turn on another side and cook for another 7 minutes or until juices run clear and instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees F.
• Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

EXTRA CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Pat drumsticks with paper towel to remove some of the moisture.
• Lay out the drumsticks to season them. I use a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
• sprinkle the seasonings all over the chicken, flipping and doing both sides.
• Rub the seasonings and baking powder very well into the chicken.
• Let the seasoning sit on the chicken for 10-20 minutes. This is so the baking powder can absorb some of the moisture on the chicken and will help get the outside super crispy.
• Pre-heat your air fryer. Best temp is 380-400 degrees.
• Once chicken is ready to go in, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.
• Arrange on a single layer as best you can. A slight overlap is ok. Lightly mist the chicken with cooking spray.
• Cook the chicken for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• When finished, the skin of the chicken should be very crispy.
• Serve when hot out of the air fryer.

CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Wash and drain chicken. Then dry thoroughly with paper towel.
• Mix spices and baking powder together. Add oil to chicken then add the spices-baking powder blend
• Massage into the chicken till all drumsticks are well coated
• Let it marinade for about 20 mins.
• Arrange in your air fryer, set temperature to 400 °F / 204°C and cook for 25-30 mins or until internal temperature reads 165°F / 74°C. Remember to flip chicken legs half way through cooking time.
• Serve

CRISPY AIR-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, marjoram, sage, pepper, and nutmeg together in a small bowl. Spread spice rub on all sides of chicken breasts and under the skin.
• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Mix coconut oil, sherry, and lime juice together in a small bowl; set aside.
• Place chicken, breast-side down, in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Brush chicken with reserved basting oil. Flip chicken, reduce heat to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C), and cook for another 15 minutes. Baste chicken again with remaining oil and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 6 to 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).