Today I made my kid's favorite - Air fryer BBQ chicken drumsticks and want to share this special recipe with you because I think it is double delicious than ordinary BBQ chicken drumsticks.
Why make this recipe.
All the occasions. Whether it's a game day or a family/friends gathering, drumsticks are always welcome.
Versatile. Use your favorite spices and seasoning for lots of delicious variations.
Fast to cook. It usually takes 22-25 minutes for the juicy and crispy drumsticks.
Crispy. Everyone loves crispy skin on drumsticks.
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 teaspoon Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic (Directions on the tin says to coat generously, so go for it)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce. I used Trader Joe's Organic Kansas City style BBQ sauce. Can sub for sugar-free BBQ sauce to make them keto-friendly.
Directions:
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In a large bowl, add drumsticks. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle Trader Joe's Coffe and Garlic BBQ rub, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and ginger over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes. Place chicken legs onto the cooking tray. Do not overcrowd, give them some space.
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Select Air Fry mode (Air Crisp), then set the temperature to 390 degrees F / 198 degrees C.
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Cook 16 minutes, flipping halfway. 8 minutes per side
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Brush each drumstick with BBQ sauce and cook for another 6 minutes, flipping halfway. 3 minutes per side with BBQ sauce on.
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When the timer beeps done, remove, let cool a little, and serve hot. Enjoy the deliciously juicy and crispy drumsticks.
Other Air Fryer Drumsticks flavors you're going to love:
Masala Chicken legs in the air fryer.
Chicken Drumsticks with Mustard sauce.
Chicken legs with Coffee Garlic BBQ rub.
Disclosure: This recipe is not sponsored in any way or form. Neither I'm affiliated with Trader Joe's. I only share what I love and what I cook in my own kitchen. Affiliate links are present.
Crispy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
The drumsticks are seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt and pepper, and Trader Joe's Coffe and Garlic BBQ rub. Drumsticks are then air fried to perfection, about 8 minutes per side. Then smothered with BBQ sauce and air fried for another 3 minutes per side with the sauce on, to get the perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside with beautifully caramelized skin.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 teaspoon Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic (Directions on the tin says to coat generously, so go for it)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce. I used Trader Joe's Organic Kansas City style BBQ sauce.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add drumsticks. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle Trader Joe's Coffe and Garlic BBQ rub, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and ginger over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes. Place chicken legs onto the cooking tray. Do not overcrowd, give them some space.
- Select Air Fry mode (Air Crisp), then set the temperature to 390 degrees F / 198 degrees C.
Cook 16 minutes, flipping halfway. 8 minutes per side
- Brush each drumstick with BBQ sauce and cook for another 6 minutes, flipping halfway. 3 minutes per side with BBQ sauce on.
- When the timer beeps done, remove, let cool a little, and serve hot. Enjoy the deliciously juicy and crispy drumsticks.
Notes
Can sub for sugar-free BBQ sauce to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
Why make this recipe.
Liz
We had that last night and they were fantastic.