Description
Crispy, juicy chicken drumsticks brushed with a smoky-sweet non-alcoholic BBQ sauce and seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. Air frying ensures a crunchy exterior without excessive oil, perfect for weeknight meals or weekend feasts.
Ingredients
6–8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on, bone-in)
1 cup non-alcoholic BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels
Brush skin with olive oil using a silicone pastry brush
Season liberally with paprika and garlic powder
Place in air fryer basket skin-side up
Preheat air fryer for 3 minutes
Air fry at 375°F for 25 minutes
Flip all drumsticks with tongs
Spritz skin with olive oil every 5 minutes
Brush BBQ sauce during final 5 minutes
Transfer to wire rack, rest for 5 minutes
Brush additional sauce while still hot
Notes
Use a wire rack to keep drumsticks crispy during resting
All-white meat alternative available for drumsticks
Adjust olive oil spray frequency for desired crispness
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Trending
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
