Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are juicy, crispy, and coated in sticky barbecue sauce—ready in just 30 minutes with simple seasonings!
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 380°F (193°C) and let it heat for about 5 minutes.
- Prep the chicken: Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.6 chicken drumsticks
- Season: In a bowl, toss the drumsticks with oil, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano.2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon oregano
- Arrange in basket: Place the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure there’s space between each one.
- Cook: Air fry for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy.
- Add BBQ sauce: Remove the chicken, brush with BBQ sauce on all sides.½ cup barbecue sauce
- Finish: Return to the air fryer for 2 more minutes to let the sauce caramelize.
- Rest and serve: Let them sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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