Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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These budget-friendly air fryer chicken drumsticks always turn out crispy and tender! A simple recipe that's ready in just a few minutes!

You don't need to be a great cook to prepare this recipe, just mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and add to the chicken drumsticks. Then let it marinate and fry in the air fryer until golden. You can skip the marinade if you're short on time, but our advice is to let it marinate for at least 30 minutes so that the drumsticks absorb much more of the flavors.

It's a simple and budget-friendly recipe perfect for those busy days of the week when time is short! It can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as a simple and creamy Mashed potatoes, Carrot rice, French fries or Parmesan pasta with cherry tomato.

Some simple chicken recipes to make every day of the week: Tender and juicy baked chicken leg quarters, Chicken curry, Homemade chicken nuggets or this Baked chicken breast with lemon mustard sauce.

INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

Chicken drumsticks - Tender chicken drumsticks fried until golden brown.
Yellow mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and salt - Simple ingredients that help make a marinade full of delicious flavors.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the yellow mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, pepper and paprika.

Step 2: Place the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl. Pour the previous mixture over the drumsticks and mix well.

Marinate for about 30 minutes (you can skip the marinade, but our advice is to let the drumsticks marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour).

Step 3: Preheat the air fryer to 200ºC (400ºF).

Step 4: Place the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer (with some space between them). You will have to work in batches if your air fryer does not have enough space.

Step 5: Air fry the chicken drumsticks for 18 minutes (200ºC (400ºF)), turning them halfway through.

RECIPE TIPS

1. To add a little more flavor to the recipe, marinate the chicken drumsticks for to 2 hours (stir occasionally).

2. You can make this recipe with chicken breast or chicken cut into pieces, but remember that the cooking time may vary.

3. If you have any leftovers or want to save the recipe for another time, store the chicken in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.