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Garlic paprika chicken drumsticks on a white plate

Air Fryer Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken drumsticks coated in garlic, paprika, and oregano. Ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry spices.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chicken drumsticks, about 4
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season all over with the salt and black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
  • Roll each drumstick in the oil mixture to coat. Let the excess drip off.
  • Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 370°F for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the drumsticks and air fry 8 minutes more.
  • Check that the thickest part reads at least 165°F (74°C). If not, cook in 3 to 5 minute increments.
  • Rest 5 minutes, then serve.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Instant-read meat thermometer
  • Small mixing bowl

Notes

Double the recipe for 4 servings and cook in batches if needed. Larger drumsticks may need 3 to 7 extra minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 1280mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg