The air fryer chicken drumsticks was the third recipe I tried after Air Fryer chicken wings and potato chips and the drumsticks came out deliciously outstanding from the first try. Beautifully browned with extra crispy skin on the outside and juicy tender on the inside.
For this recipe, I decided to season the chicken legs with dry spices and a bit of oil. My neighbor just gifted me this Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub and seasoning with coffee and garlic. He uses it for his barbecue often and swears by it. Although I didn’t want to rub my chicken with coffee, this dry rub has an amazing aroma. And once the meat was cooked the flavor penetrated in its entirety of the chicken legs leaving every bite yummy! No, your meat is not going to taste like coffee at all 🙂
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2-3 tsp Trader Joe’s BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic (Directions on the tin says to coat generously, so go for it)
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Directions:
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In a large bowl, drizzle drumsticks with olive oil and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle BBQ RUB, salt, and garlic powder over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Place chicken onto the cooking tray.
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On the display panel, select Air Fry mode, then adjust the temperature to 400 degrees and the time to 25 minutes, then touch START.
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Set the timer and flip halfway.
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When the timer beeps done, remove and serve hot.
For the side dipping sauce may I suggest this homemade Chipotle sauce? The delicious easy sauce that you can make in 5 minutes. Garlicky, smooth, creamy, and spicy to perfection!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. This recipe and air fryer is a keeper. The handy printable is below.
Recipe notes: For the best flavor, coat steaks, meat, or poultry for an hour or longer before cooking.
Disclosure: This recipe is not sponsored in any way or form. Affiliate links are present. I only recommend what I use in my own kitchen.
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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks (w/ BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic)
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2-3Â tsp Trader Joe's BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic (Directions on the tin says to coat generously, so go for it)
Instructions
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I want these right now. Seriously!