Air Fryer Crispy Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight meals with this irresistible Air Fryer Crispy Chicken recipe! Featuring tender chicken drumsticks coated in a flavorful medley of garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and a secret ingredient—baking powder—for that perfect golden crunch, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Using the air fryer means you'll enjoy all the crispy goodness of fried chicken without the excess oil or hassle. Ready in just 25 minutes of cooking time, this recipe makes a hearty serving for four, ideal for family dinners or game day feasts. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauces and sides like coleslaw or roasted veggies to complete this crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect keywords: air fryer recipes, crispy chicken, chicken drumsticks, healthy fried chicken, quick dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and baking powder.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Arrange the seasoned chicken drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them.
Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
Check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the crispy air fryer chicken hot, with your choice of sides or dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 760 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
