Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

With crispy skin and delicious seasonings, these air fryer chicken drumsticks are irresistibly tasty. A great weeknight meal!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks (thawed)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (or substitute smoked paprika)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 drops liquid smoke (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley to garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. After pre-heating, spray inside cooking tray with cooking spray.
2. 2Dry the drumsticks with an absorbent paper towel to ensure the seasonings will stick.
3. 3In a bowl mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, dried onion flakes, baking powder, Creole seasoning, and Italian seasonings.
4. 4Place the trimmed, dried drumsticks in a bowl, or a large zip-lock bag. Pour in the spice mixture and shake or stir to coat.
5. 5Stir the liquid smoke drops into the olive oil. They won’t mix well, but that’s okay.
6. 6Place 4 seasoned drumsticks in the air fryer, and brush them with the olive oil.
7. 7Bake in the air fryer for a total of around 13 minutes, turning them over at the 7-minute mark. Reapply oil as you turn them over.
8. 8Remove drumsticks from the air fryer and check them for doneness by making a slice in one. Drumsticks are done when an internal meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Repeat if you have a second batch.
9. 9Garnish with chopped parsley, or as desired, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!