Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar + spices

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

chicken drumsticks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken quarters

Thighs are often leaner and quarters can be more economical.

Drizzle olive oil over 8 chicken drumsticks and massage them to coat.

Prepare the seasoning blend, which includes baking powder, and season the chicken generously on both sides.

Load the seasoned drumsticks into the air fryer basket.

Cook the drumsticks at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.

At the halfway point, flip the drumsticks over for even cooking.

Continue cooking for the remaining time until done.

Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before handling.

Optionally toss the drumsticks in your favorite sauce, such as barbecue or buffalo.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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