Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

You are going to fall in love with these air fryer bbq chicken drumsticks. Tender, sticky, and juicy, these saucy chicken legs are made in a few quick steps for the perfect weeknight meal. Ready in less than 40 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 32

Servings servings

Calories 316kcal

Author Carmy

Equipment

5.8QT Air Fryer

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon oil
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup bbq sauce

Instructions

To a bowl, add the chicken thighs, oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well.
Transfer the drumsticks to an air fryer basket, placing them in a single layer.
Air fry the chicken at 400F for 16 minutes.
Brush the bbq sauce onto the chicken drumsticks, flip them over, and brush the other side with bbq sauce as well. Air fry for another 6 minutes.
When done, let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

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