Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks! These crispy, tender drumsticks are coated in a smoky-sweet BBQ sauce that tantalizes your taste buds while keeping things healthier than traditional frying methods. Perfect for any occasion, these drumsticks are sure to impress family and friends alike. In just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Brush BBQ sauce generously over each drumstick.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and are golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (100g)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg