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Air fryer chicken drumsticks with sweet chili sauce.

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These Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are super easy, crispy and tender! This recipe is made with only a few healthy ingredients. These air fried drumsticks are great for an appetizer or easy meal!
5 from 12 votes

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • First, preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Add drumsticks to a large bowl.
  • Pour olive oil, sea salt and pepper over chicken. Toss to combine.
  • Once chicken is coated, place chicken on air fryer sheet.
  • Air fry for 15 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Next, remove from air fryer and flip chicken over. Then, return to air fryer for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from air fryer.
  • Check to make sure chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
  • Add chicken and sauce of choice to a bowl. Toss to combine. Serve!

Notes

  • Air fry time may vary depending on size of chicken and strength of air fryer.
  • Chicken is cooked when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.  Use a meat thermometer to check this.
  • Toss chicken with sauce of choice or dip into sauce.
  • Store air fryer chicken drumsticks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Nutritional information does not include sauce.
  • I used Captain Mowatt's Canceaux sauce on my chicken!
Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 224mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 36IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg