Description
Crispy golden air fryer chicken drumsticks dance with perfectly seasoned skin, delivering a healthier spin on classic comfort food. Juicy meat with irresistible crunch awaits you, promising a quick and delightful meal that satisfies with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot chicken drumsticks using clean kitchen towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal seasoning adherence and crispy exterior.
- Create a robust spice blend by combining ground pepper, kosher salt, granulated garlic, powdered onion, smoked paprika, and dried Italian herbs in a mixing vessel.
- Massage drumsticks with extra virgin olive oil, then generously coat each piece with the prepared spice mixture, pressing gently to help seasonings penetrate the meat.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate temperature to 400°F, allowing the appliance to reach full heating potential for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange drumsticks strategically within the air fryer basket, maintaining sufficient space between pieces to guarantee even circulation of hot air and consistent cooking.
- Execute cooking process for 22-26 minutes, rotating drumsticks midway to promote uniform browning and prevent potential scorching on singular surfaces.
- Validate doneness by confirming internal meat temperature reaches 165°F using a reliable digital meat thermometer, focusing on thickest section of drumstick.
- Remove drumsticks and permit a brief resting period of 3-4 minutes, allowing residual heat to stabilize and juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Plate the golden-brown drumsticks and complement with preferred accompaniments for a delectable meal experience.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy skin.
- Customize the spice blend by using different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika for unique flavor profiles.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by cooking in batches, allowing hot air to circulate and create evenly crisp drumsticks.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking, ensuring juicy and tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg