Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks So Crispy Perfect
Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks offer a crispy outside with tender inside making an easy dinner perfect for weeknight dinner or family dinner. These air fryer chicken legs cook quickly delivering crispy drumsticks every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Mix lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and place them in a large bowl or baking dish then coat evenly with olive oil and the seasoning blend including under the skin.
- Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 380ºF for 20 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Serve with lemon wedges and optional parsley garnish.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months
- Reheat in the air fryer for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through to 165ºF
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 561
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 753mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 69g
- Cholesterol: 360mg