Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

24 min

These air fryer drumsticks get double-coated in seasoned flour, egg, hot sauce, and milk, then sprayed and air fried until golden and crunchy. They’re juicy inside, crisp outside, and built for dipping, picnic plates, or a no-fuss comfort dinner.

24 min2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1 tsppepper
  • 1 tspgarlic powderAmount1 tspIngredientgarlic powder
  • 1 tsppaprikaAmount1 tspIngredientpaprika
  • 1/2 tsponion powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientonion powder
  • 1/2 tspItalian seasoningAmount1/2 tspIngredientItalian seasoning
  • 4chicken leg drumsticksAmount4Ingredientchicken leg drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup(68 g) flourAmount1/2 cupIngredient(68 g) flour
  • 1/2 tspbaking powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientbaking powder
  • 2 tbsp(15 g) cornstarchAmount2 tbspIngredient(15 g) cornstarch
  • 1eggAmount1Ingredientegg
  • 2 tsp(10 ml) hot sauceAmount2 tspIngredient(10 ml) hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp(44 ml) milkAmount3 tbspIngredient(44 ml) milk
  • Oil sprayIngredientOil spray

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoningAmount1/2 tspIngredientItalian seasoning. Season the chicken with half of the spice mixture and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large resealable bag, mix together the flour, baking powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientbaking powder, cornstarch, and the remaining spice mix. In a medium bowl, beat the egg, hot sauce, and milk together.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken in the flourAmount1/2 cupIngredient(68 g) flour mixture and...: Place the chicken in the flourAmount1/2 cupIngredient(68 g) flour mixture and shake to coat. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, then return to the flour mixture. Transfer the chicken to a plate and allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (170 degrees C). Spray the air fryer with oil, add the chicken, and spray thoroughly with oil. Cook for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying with additional oil. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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