40-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks – Irresistible!
Crispy and flavorful chicken drumsticks made in an air fryer with garlic and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Total Time: 32 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat drumsticks evenly with the mixture.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and dried parsley over the drumsticks.
- Place drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on drumstick size.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Use fresh parmesan for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg