15-Minute Air Fryer Drumsticks

When I need to get dinner on the table quickly, this 15-minute Air Fryer Drumsticks saves the day. I lightly grease the air fryer basket, arrange the drumsticks on the tray, season with salt and pepper, and air fry for 15 minutes. While the drumsticks are in the air fryer, I can quickly stir fry the veggies and reheat leftover rice or cook pasta for some carbs. And there you have it, dinner in 30.

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15-Minute Air Fryer Drumsticks

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, chicken, drumsticks
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg drumsticks (or chicken legs) usually 5-6 legs, but use more if it'll fit comfortably in your air fryer
  • salt & pepper (or your favorite seasonings)

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket. Preheat the air fryer at 375F.
  • Place the drumsticks on the air fryer basket. Lightly season the drumsticks with salt and pepper (or your favorite seasonings).
  • Put the drumsticks in the air fryer and bake for 8 minutes.
  • Turn the air fryer down to 350F. Flip the drumsticks and bake for another 8 minutes.
  • Use a meat thermometer and make sure the thickest part of the chicken is at 165F. If needed, bake for a few minutes more.

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