Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Crispy and flavorful BBQ chicken drumsticks made quickly and easily in the air fryer. Coated with a smoky, garlicky marinade and finished with a caramelized BBQ sauce, these drumsticks are perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 10 drumsticks
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Drumsticks
- 10 chicken drumsticks
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Finishing
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking after placing the chicken.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over them and toss until each drumstick is thoroughly coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the spices.
- Arrange drumsticks in the air fryer: Place the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching or overlapping, which allows for even cooking and crisping.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook the drumsticks at 375°F (190°C) for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to brown evenly and cook through.
- Toss with BBQ sauce: Once cooked, transfer the drumsticks to a large bowl and toss them with ½ cup of BBQ sauce until they are well coated in the sweet and tangy sauce.
- Caramelize the sauce: Return the coated drumsticks to the air fryer and cook at 400°F (204°C) for 2 to 3 minutes. This step caramelizes the BBQ sauce, adding a sticky, delicious finish.
- Serve: Remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken drumsticks are patted dry before marinating to help the marinade stick better.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on the size of the drumsticks and your specific air fryer model.
- Use your preferred BBQ sauce for different flavor variations.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the drumsticks with oil before air frying.
- Ensure drumsticks are spaced out in the air fryer basket to cook evenly.
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