Chicken drumsticks in an air fryer
Chicken drumsticks made in an air fryer are simple to prepare and have a wonderfully crispy exterior and a tender interior.
This is a basic recipe for making them:
Ingredients:
- 6–8 drumsticks of chicken
- Two teaspoons of cooking oil, such as olive or vegetable oil
- Any seasonings you choose, such as salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, or your preferred spices
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer’s temperature for a few minutes to 375°F (190°C).
- Drumstick preparation: Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken drumsticks. This facilitates the skin’s crispy frying.
- Add the seasonings of your choice to the drumsticks. To suit your taste, you can experiment with different flavors or stick to a basic salt and pepper mixture.
- Coat with Oil: Make sure the drumsticks are thoroughly coated by tossing them in a dish of cooking oil.
- Place the seasoned drumsticks in the air fryer basket that has been warmed. To ensure uniform cooking, make sure they are not packed too full. They might need to be cooked in batches.
- The drumsticks should be air-fried for 25 to 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C), rotating them halfway during the cooking process. The size of the drumsticks and the model of your air fryer can affect how long they take to cook.
- Check Doneness: To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Take the drumsticks out of the air fryer once they are cooked through and have a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Rest and Serve: Before serving, let the chicken drumsticks a few minutes to rest. This enables the skin to set and the fluids to disperse.
- **Serve the air-fried chicken drumsticks alongside your preferred salads, sides, or dipping sauces.
- Chicken drumsticks cooked in an air fryer are a great, healthier substitute for deep-frying.
- They are ideal for both main courses and snacks because they are tasty and quick to prepare.