Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken
This Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken is easy to make and great for a quick and affordable weeknight meal. These chicken drumsticks are the perfect mix of sticky, juicy and crispy all at the same time!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the 6 chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, drizzle the drumsticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp oregano. Use your hands to turn the chicken, making sure the surfaces are evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Cook them in the air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for 18-20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Brush the drumsticks with the barbecue sauce, coating them evenly on all sides.
- Return the drumsticks to the air fryer for an additional 2-4 minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
Notes
Recipe Copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.
- Chicken Drumsticks: This recipe is for about 6 bone-in, skin-on drumsticks. The skin keeps the chicken nice and juicy and also provides excellent flavor. You can easily double this recipe if you need to make more.
- Olive Oil: A small amount of oil keeps the chicken from sticking to the air fryer.
- Spices: Onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper and oregano form the first layer of flavor for the chicken. Feel free to adjust these spices to your liking.
- Barbecue Sauce: You can use a homemade BBQ sauce or your favorite from the grocery store.
- Be sure and coat your chicken well in the seasoning mixture, even getting it under the skin if possible.
- Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they reach the safe minimum temperature of 165°F (74°C) for poultry.
- Serve this delicious Air Fryer BBQ Chicken as a main course for a family dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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