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Crispy Air Fryer Drumsticks

498kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Seasoned and crisped to perfection in the air fryer. All the flavor and a fraction of the fat
Servings 2
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 6 bone in chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Ziploc bag or a large bowl
  • zester

Method

  1. Grate the lemon zest
  2. Mix together cumin, garlic powder, seasoned salt, smoked paprika and pepper and lemon zest
  3. Pour spice mixture into a Ziploc bag or a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  4. Rinse drumsticks and pat dry with a paper towel
  5. Add drumsticks and toss (if it looks like it's not coating properly, add second tablespoon of olive oil. If using the Ziploc bag (the method I prefer), the shake vigorously and massage the spice into the chicken.
  6. Set air fryer to 400°
  7. Cook for 25 minutes, tossing every 9 minutes
  8. Let sit for 5 minutes, then serve

Nutrition

Calories498kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein41gFat35gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat6gMonounsaturated Fat19gTrans Fat1gCholesterol209mgSodium1402mgPotassium567mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A369IUVitamin C1mgCalcium40mgIron2mg

Notes

I typically double the recipe but I find that about 5-6 pieces at a time work best in the air fryer

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