Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
These Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Legs are made for weeknight family dinners! Crispy fried chicken is so quick and easy with an air fryer!
Servings: 4
Calories: 758kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using.
- In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs until smooth.
- In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each drumstick in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured drumstick into the egg mixture, ensuring it is completely coated.
- Finally, roll the drumstick in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Set aside on a plate.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch each other. If there is not enough space, cook them in separate batches.
- Spray the drumsticks with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Air fry at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time. They are done when they are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the seasoning mix to your liking. You can add dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano for added flavor or even chili powder and more cayenne for a spicier bite.
For an extra thick and crispy coating, you can double dip the drumsticks in the flour and eggs twice over. Then coat in the panko.
You can use regular or Italian breadcrumbs instead of the panko for less of a crispy breading.
Always check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked, 165°F.
If you must work in batches, keep the cooked chicken warm in a 200 degree oven while the second batch cooks.
Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5mg