Easy • Crispy • 2 Ingredients
Crispy skin, juicy meat, and zero fuss. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- Optional: salt, pepper, or seasoning to taste
That’s it! Only 2 “official” ingredients, but you can season however you like.
🔥 Instructions
- Prep the drumsticks
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Toss with olive oil until lightly coated.
- Optional: season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or paprika.
- Preheat air fryer
- Set to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook the drumsticks
- Place drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Crisp finish
- If you like extra-crispy skin, cook an additional 2–3 minutes at 400°F.
- Serve
- Enjoy immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, salad, or veggies.
💪 High-Protein Notes
- Each drumstick has about 12–14g protein depending on size
- For extra protein, pair with steamed veggies, cottage cheese, or a side salad
🔁 Variations
- Buffalo: toss cooked drumsticks in hot sauce
- Garlic Parmesan: sprinkle with garlic powder + parmesan after cooking
- Smoky BBQ: brush with sugar-free BBQ sauce in the last 5 minutes
