Air fryer garlic chicken drumsticks

Quick and easy, these delicious garlic chicken drumsticks cooked in the air fryer can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Air fryer garlic drumsticks
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Ingredients

Chicken8-10 pieces of chicken – you can use any type of fresh chicken, I’m using drumsticks in this recipe.
Oil2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil with a high smoking point like avocado, sunflower, or peanut oil.
Garlic powder3 teaspoons of garlic powder or flakes for the spice rub
Parsley1 tablespoon of fresh or dried parsley
Onion powder1 tablespoon of onion powder
Salt and pepperPinch of salt and pepper

How to make garlic chicken drumsticks in air fryer

  1. Pat dry the drumsticks with a paper towel.
  2. Mix the oil and spices in a bowl.
  3. Coat each drumstick thoroughly in the spice mixture.
  4. Marinate in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Cook the drumsticks for 20 minutes, turning every 5-10 minutes.
  7. Check for crispiness and cook a few extra minutes if needed.
  8. Serve warm.

Garlic chicken drumsticks are a delicious and easy meal that you can bet are always going to be a hit. And they can be cooked in an air fryer in under 30 minutes.

This is one dish is perfect for busy weeknights or for when you want dinner on table quickly.

Uncooked garlic chicken in the air fryer
Drumsticks ready for the air fryer
Garlic drumsticks after cooking in air fryer
Garlic Chicken ready to serve

The combination of juicy chicken, garlicky flavors, and crispy skin makes for a perfect dish that will leave you satisfied and craving more.

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Air fryer garlic chicken drumsticks

An easy recipe to make delicious garlic chicken drumsticks in the air fryer fast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 532 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 chicken drumsticks
  • 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 3 teaspoons of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon of onion powder
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Lay the drumsticks out on a paper towel and pat them dry.
  • Place all the spices and oil in a bowl and mix together.
  • Mix each drumstick around in the spice mixture so that the drumsticks are fully coated.
  • Let the chicken marinate for 5 minutes in the fridge.
  • Then preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Spread the drumsticks into the air fryer basket and set the time to 20 minutes, turning them every 5-10 minutes.
  • Open the air fryer to see if they are crispy enough for you, and heat them for a couple more minutes if you wish.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

This recipe counts 2 drumsticks per person. You can adjust the quantities as you wish.

What to serve with it?

These air fryer garlic drumsticks can be served with a great side dish like this Instant pot garlic mashed potatoes or these air fryer green beans.
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How to store it?

You can easily prepare these air fryer garlic chicken in advance and leave it in the fridge. Let the drumsticks cool and store it in an airtight glass container.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 56gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 289mgSodium: 247mgFiber: 1g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.

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