Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 6 (about 900g) Chicken drumsticks
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

You’ll need: Air fryer, Meat thermometer (recommended)

Method

1. 1

   Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towel. Toss with the oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Heat the air fryer to 190°C. Arrange the drumsticks in the basket with space between them. Most baskets fit 3–4 at a time, so cook in 2 batches if needed; crowding stops the skin crisping.

3. 3

   Cook for 25–30 minutes, turning them over halfway, until deep golden.

4. 4

   Check they are cooked: push a meat thermometer into the thickest part, not touching the bone. It should reach 75°C, with clear juices and no pink. If not, cook 3–4 more minutes and check again.

5. 5

   Rest for 3 minutes, then serve.