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Air-Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Air-Fried Chicken Drumsticks
DinnerAmerican⏱ 30 minServes 2EasyGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeDiabetic-friendlyLactose-freeNut-free
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Ingredients

  • ½ tsp sweet or smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 (4- to 6-ounce) chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound total), pat dry with paper towels
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Coat the drumsticks with the olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle the drumsticks with the seasoning mixture, rubbing to coat evenly.
  4. Preheat an air fryer to 400°F.
  5. Place the drumsticks in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Use tongs to flip the drumsticks over and cook for 8 minutes.
  7. Check the internal temperature for a doneness of 165-175°F. If not cooked through, cook for 2-5 minutes until done.
  8. Serve warm. Directions • Remove the skin before cooking to reduce the fat content, if desired.

Recipe source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services · Public domain (U.S. Government work) · VA Nutrition and Food Services · Reformatted from PDF; ingredient quantities parsed
Photo: Photo from the VA recipe card PDF by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Public domain (U.S. Government work)) · source