Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks with Herb Spice Rub Recipe
Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken drumsticks seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. This quick and easy recipe ensures juicy drumsticks cooked to perfection in just 30 minutes, perfect for a delicious and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Drumsticks
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp celtic sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Optional Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 tsp hot sauce (preferably Sriracha)
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the celtic sea salt, fresh cracked pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. Mix well and set aside.
- Coat Chicken: Place the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl or plastic bag. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat all pieces evenly.
- Apply Seasoning: Sprinkle the prepared herb and spice mixture evenly over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated on all sides.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 to 10 minutes depending on your model’s requirement.
- Cook First Side: Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip Drumsticks: Carefully remove the basket and flip each drumstick to promote even cooking.
- Cook Second Side: Return the basket to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for another 10 minutes.
- Check Temperature: Use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of the drumsticks. If not yet 165°F, cook for an additional 5 minutes to ensure food safety.
- Serve: Once the chicken reaches 165°F internally, remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
- Optional Dipping Sauce: Mix the Ranch dressing and hot sauce (Sriracha) for a spicy dipping sauce. Adjust hot sauce quantity to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the drumsticks and air fryer model.
- Always check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked.
- Feel free to adjust spices according to your preference for heat and flavor.
- For extra crispy skin, pat drumsticks dry before applying olive oil and spices.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
