Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—these air fryer drumsticks are easy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 6–8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or spray)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: chili flakes or BBQ seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep chicken
Pat drumsticks dry (very important for crispiness). - Season
Toss with oil and all spices until evenly coated. - Preheat air fryer
Set to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes. - Cook
- Place drumsticks in basket (don’t overcrowd)
- Cook 20 minutes, flipping halfway
- Crisp it up
Increase to 200°C (400°F) and cook 5–8 minutes more. - Check doneness
Internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F).
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Drumstick: ~3–4 Points
🍽️ Total (6 drumsticks): ~18–22 Points
💡 Make It Lower Points
- Remove skin after cooking → reduces points
- Use cooking spray instead of oil
👉 Can drop to ~2–3 points per drumstick
💡 Flavor Variations
- BBQ: Brush with BBQ sauce last 5 mins
- Garlic butter: Toss in melted garlic butter
- Spicy: Add cayenne + hot sauce
- Peri-peri: Use peri seasoning
❓ FAQs
❓ Why aren’t my drumsticks crispy?
Moisture—always pat dry and don’t overcrowd.
❓ Can I cook from frozen?
Yes—add 5–10 extra minutes.
❓ Do I need to flip them?
Yes—for even cooking and crispiness.
❓ Can I marinate first?
Yes! Marinate 2–24 hours for more flavor.
❓ How do I store leftovers?
Fridge up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer for best texture.