I cooked these air fryer chicken drumsticks in my new Instant Vortex. This is the third recipe I did after Air Fryer chicken wings and french fries and it came out outstanding from the first try. Beautiful browned and 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. 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 it’s 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
- 2-3Â 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 over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly.
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Place chicken onto the cooking tray.
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On display panel, select Air Fry, then adjust the temperature to 400 degrees and the time to 25 minutes, then touch START.
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When the display indicates “Add Food” insert a cooking tray in the top-most position.
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When the display indicates “Turn Food” turn the chicken legs over
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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. Delicious easy sauce that you can make in 5 minutes. Garlicky, smooth, creamy and spicy to perfection!
I hope you enjoy as much as I did. This recipe and air fryer is a keeper. Handy printable is below.
Recipe notes: For the best flavor, coat steaks, meat or poultry and 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.
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½Â tsp kosher salt
- 2-3Â tsp Trader Joe's BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic (Directions on the tin says to coat generously, so go for it)
- In a large bowl, drizzle drumsticks with olive oil and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle BBQ RUB over drumsticks and toss to coat evenly.
- Place chicken onto the cooking tray.
- On display panel, select Air Fry, then adjust the temperature to 400 degrees and the time to 25 minutes, then touch START.
- When the display indicates “Add Food” insert a cooking tray in the top-most position.
- When the display indicates “Turn Food” turn the chicken legs over
- When the timer beeps done, remove and serve hot.
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I want these right now. Seriously!