12-Minute Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Drumsticks: Crispy Skin Heaven
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken drumsticks with a ranch twist, cooked perfectly in your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 6 drumsticks 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the drumsticks with olive oil, then rub the seasoning mix evenly over them.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring space between them.
- Cook for 22-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the drumsticks lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time if using smaller or larger drumsticks.
- Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg