Description
Create delicious, smoky BBQ chicken drumsticks in your air fryer. This recipe brings a fun, flavorful touch to your mealtime, perfect for a quick and tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss drumsticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
- Place drumsticks in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Continue to air fry for another 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For crispier skin, ensure drumsticks are completely dry before seasoning.
- Adjust BBQ sauce to your preference; thicker sauces work best for coating.
- If your air fryer runs hot, check chicken a few minutes early to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 drumsticks
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 14-17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-120mg