Description
Enjoy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks Garlic Parmesan that are juicy and packed with flavor. This easy dinner is perfect for weeknight dinner or a family dinner, featuring crispy air fryer drumsticks and tasty garlic parmesan chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds bone-in skin-on chicken drumsticks *
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese *
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Dry the chicken drumsticks thoroughly and optionally remove the skin for less crispiness.
- Toss the drumsticks with baking powder in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Mix Parmesan cheese with garlic powder onion powder chili powder salt and black pepper on a plate.
- Cover the chicken with the Parmesan herb mixture making sure all sides are coated.
- Lightly oil the air fryer basket and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook at 380°F for 24 minutes flipping them halfway through for even crisping.
- Increase temperature to 400°F then air fry for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
- Remove from the basket and serve with your preferred sauce or garnish.
Notes
- *I prefer to use bone-in skin-on drumsticks for this recipe
- You can use boneless and or skinless pieces or drumettes
- Just be sure to adjust the cook time as these will all take slightly less time
- **I prefer freshly grated cheese but pre-grated will also work
- Tips: Pat the skin dry before coating the drumsticks in the baking powder and seasonings
- This helps to remove excess moisture and gets them super crispy
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
- The drumsticks should be in a single layer otherwise they won’t cook evenly
- Cook them in two batches if needed
- Check that the chicken is cooked through by using an instant-read thermometer
- It should register at 165°F
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving this will help them to get nice and juicy
- Baking Instructions: Coat the drumsticks as per the recipe then cook them in an oven at 375°F for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through
- Storage: Store Air Fryer chicken drumsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for 3 months
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 299kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 428mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 161mg