Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | Crispy, Juicy & Easy Weeknight Dinner

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.

To a large bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and honey. Stir until well blended.

Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss until well coated.

Spray or brush the air fryer basket with cooking oil.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the air fryer is ready, add the chicken drumsticks to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and cook for another 6 minutes.

Open the air fryer and brush all sides of the chicken legs with BBQ sauce.

Air fry the chicken for another 2 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove chicken from air fryer, let cool, then enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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