Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks
Description
Crispy air fryer garlic Parmesan chicken legs coated in Parmesan, garlic and onion powder. A 7-ingredient weeknight dinner ready in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken drumsticks, about 4, patted dry
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder, not baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix the coating: Add the Parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a large zip-top bag. Seal and shake to combine.
- Coat the drumsticks: Pat the drumsticks very dry with paper towels. Add them to the bag, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Prep the basket: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer, not touching.
- Air fry: Cook at 370°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check and rest: The thickest part should read at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer (175°F to 185°F for the most tender dark meat). Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- gallon zip-top bag
- parchment liners (optional)
Notes
- Extra crispy: After cooking, air fry at 400°F for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Large drumsticks: Allow 28 to 30 minutes and go by temperature, not time.
- Frozen chicken: Thaw first; the coating won't stick to frozen drumsticks.
- Doubling: Double the coating and cook in batches so the drumsticks stay in one layer.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Air fry at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes to re-crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1115mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 366mgIron: 2mg