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Air fryer bbq chicken drumsticks

Air fryer bbq chicken drumsticks is our new favorite chicken recipe! Juicy, crispy bbq chicken legs made right in your air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Parchment pepper (optional)
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  • Add chicken drumsticks to bowl add oil, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Toss chicken to coat evenly with seasoning mixture.
  • Arrange seasoned drumsticks in a single layer in air fryer basket, without overcrowding.
  • Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • When cooked, pull out air fryer basket and brush the chicken legs evenly with barbecue sauce.
  • Return basket with drumsticks to air fryer and cook for 2 additional minutes to caramelize sauce.
  • Remove drumsticks from air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Cooking time may vary based on size of drumsticks.
  2. Make sure chicken reaches safe minimum internal temp of 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 881mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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