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Air Fryer Drumsticks

By Karly on August 11, 2020 | Updated May 18, 2021 | 16 Comments

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Chicken Legs turn out perfect in the air fryer! Moist inside, crispy outside, and so quick and easy!These air fryer chicken legs turn out so tender and juicy inside and nice and crisp on the outside!Air fried chicken legs are so easy and so good!  Use your air fryer for a super-easy way to make some fried chicken legs!  Our recipe will give you a crisp skin, juicy center, and flavor in every bite!We loved these tasty air-fried drumsticks! #chicken #airfried #recipe

Air fryer drumsticks are really juicy and super easy to make thanks to the air fryer! The skin gets nice and crisp and the chicken is juicy and flavorful.

chicken drumsticks on black plate.

If you love chicken legs (and who doesn’t?!), cooking them in the air fryer is a super easy way to feed your craving.

We love chicken that is juicy, not dry. And everyone knows the skin is the best part of any chicken. The seasoning blend in this recipe makes a fantastic tasting skin and the air fryer crisps it up beautifully while keeping the inside juicy and tender.

This is what chicken drumstick dreams are made of! 😉

The other great thing about cooking drumsticks in an air fryer is they make a perfect lunch! With hardly any mess to clean up when you’re done and the speed of the preparation, this is a breeze.

Table of Contents

  • Ingredient Notes:
  • How to make air fryer chicken legs:
  • Chicken Drumsticks FAQ:
  • Which air fryer do I reccomend?
    • More Easy Air Fried Recipes:
  • Air Fryer Drumsticks
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
      • Did You Make This Recipe?

Ingredient Notes:

Chicken- We are looking for 8 chicken legs for this recipe. Adjust the recipe accordingly if you use more or fewer drumsticks.

Seasonings– Keep it easy with garlic and onion powder, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper, and a little avocado oil.

How to make air fryer chicken legs:

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Season – Get a large Ziploc baggie and fill it with the seasonings. Add the drumsticks to the bag and mix them all up until each drumstick is coated in seasoning.

Seasoned raw chicken legs in an air fryer pan.

Air Fry – Cook them for 20 minutes in your air fryer flipping them after 10 minutes. Once the chicken hits 165, they’re ready to devour!

Cooked chicken legs in an air fryer pan.

Chicken Drumsticks FAQ:

Can I make these from frozen chicken legs?

We recommend thawing the chicken first to ensure that the chicken cooks through without the outside getting too overdone. Cooking meat from frozen often results in an uneven cook.

How should I reheat the leftovers?

They are fine to reheat in the microwave, but the skin won’t be crisp anymore. Pop them back into the air fryer until they’re warmed through if you prefer crispy skin.

Can I substitute the avocado oil?

You can use any sort of oil you want. We like avocado oil because of it’s high smoke point.

chicken legs piled on black plate.

Which air fryer do I reccomend?

We have an entire page on our site dedicated to our air fryer recommendations. You can check it out for a quick shopping reference.

We ALWAYS target convenience in the decision making and of course performance!

Also, I have learned not to use an aerosol can non-stick spray. Instead, I use a mister and pump vegetable oil into my air fryer. The aerosol can product can damage your air fryer basket over time.

A close up of air fried chicken legs in an air fryer basket.

More Easy Air Fried Recipes:

  • We loved these buffalo chicken flautas!
  • I am eager to try out these potato skins in my air fryer!
  • If you want a low carb air-fried dinner you can go with this pork chop and broccoli recipe.
  • These air fryer zucchini go great with our drumsticks too!
A close up of a stack of cooked chicken legs on a wooden cutting board.
A close up of chicken drumsticks close together in a an air fryer pan.

Air Fryer Drumsticks

Created by: Karly

Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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These air fried drumsticks are savory and easy to make with very little mess!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. 
  • Add all of the ingredients to a large zip top bag and seal. Smush the chicken around in the bag to coat in the seasoning.
  • Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. You may have to work in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. 
  • Cook for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste. This seasoning blend is a perfect all purpose blend, but feel free to mix it up however you like. Cajun seasoning also makes for some great chicken legs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Stephen Foree says

    January 25, 2023

    3 stars
    I liked the chicken, although the flavor is not strong enough for me. The cook time was perfect. I went 1-1/2x on the recipe for 12 drumsticks. I did use the avocado oil too, but it still smoked up my house.

    Thank you for the recipe.
    Steve

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  2. Alice Coupe says

    January 26, 2022

    Looks delicious

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    • Karly says

      January 26, 2022

      Thanks, Alice!

      Reply
  3. JOE BOWEN WHEELER says

    September 2, 2021

    tonight’s menu is your cauliflower florets & the chicken (I only have thighs).

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    • Karly says

      September 3, 2021

      Awesome! Hope you enjoy your dinner, Joe!

      Reply
      • Joe Wheeler says

        September 3, 2021

        Both the air fryer cheesy cauliflower and chicken looked so good I took a photo before enjoying the resulting meal.

      • Karly says

        September 4, 2021

        Aw, I love to hear that! Hope they tasted as good as they looked! 🙂

  4. Iris says

    May 14, 2021

    Am trying drumsticks tonight

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    • Karly says

      May 15, 2021

      Hope you love them!

      Reply
  5. Lurlene Reil says

    December 19, 2020

    You got a very excellent website, Glad I noticed it through yahoo.

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  6. Kandice says

    December 6, 2020

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! My air fryer is small so I only made 4 drumsticks. Used the full seasonings and they were so flavorful and juicy. Perfect!!

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    • Karly says

      December 6, 2020

      Awesome! Thanks, Kandice!

      Reply
  7. Teresa Falkenstein says

    October 12, 2020

    Made these last night in my air fryer and they turned out perfect! Crispy and juicy and done in less than a half hour. Perfect for supper after a day at work. Thanks.

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    • Karly says

      October 13, 2020

      Love to hear that. Thanks, Teresa!

      Reply
  8. Charlie says

    August 20, 2020

    I have filled out the form here with name and email, am I now suscribed?

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    • Karly says

      August 20, 2020

      Hi Charlie! Check your email to confirm your subscription and you should be good to go. 🙂

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