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Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks on a parchment paper.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

These Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks make barbecue night a whole lot easier! With just a few ingredients and less than 3o minutes, you have a hands-off dinner the whole family will love!
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 408kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel.
  • In a bowl, drizzle the drumsticks with the olive oil, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper and oregano. Use your hands to turn the chicken, making sure the surfaces are evenly coated.
  • Place the seasoned drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
  • Cook them in the air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
  • Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Brush the drumsticks with the barbecue sauce, coating them evenly on all sides.
  • Return the drumsticks to the air fryer for an additional 2-4 minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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