For the perfect versatile meat dish, drumsticks in Toshiba air fryer are a top choice. They are perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with a nice flavor.
These easy-to-make air fryer drumsticks are a great addition to hearty sides like rice or potatoes – and give off a BBQ vibe right in the kitchen!
Before you make these air fryer chicken drumsticks, have a read through this recipe tip section:
drumsticks in Toshiba air fryer recipe Tips
People sometimes use the words chicken leg and drumstick interchangeably. However, technically speaking, drumsticks are only the lower part of the leg – and don’t include the thigh. So if you are planning to make a full chicken leg (drumstick and thigh) in the air fryer, your cook time will be longer than indicated in this recipe!
Your exact blend of spices can obviously vary. We don’t like these drumsticks too spicy but if you do, cayenne pepper is a popular spice to double down on for some kick.
For the drumsticks to get crispy on the outside, be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer tray. If you want to make more drumsticks (or have a smaller air fryer), cook them in two batches.
Since you’re working with raw chicken, make sure that the insides are cooked through. You can always test one drumstick by cutting it open or use a meat thermometer to be sure. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ingredients for drumsticks in Toshiba air fryer
6 chicken drumsticks
2 teaspoons avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, if the chicken drumsticks are quite wet, place the legs on a plate and pat them dry with a paper towel. If they don’t have too much excess moisture, there is no need to dry them first.
Next, place the drumsticks in a medium-sized mixing bowl and add in the oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (optional).
Toss until the chicken drumsticks are evenly coated in the oil and spices.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once heated to temperature, place the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer tray.
They should be in a single layer on the tray to make sure that they cook evenly and air fry to a nice crisp. If your air fryer is too small to accommodate this amount of drumsticks, cook them in two batches.
Cook the chicken for a total of 20-22 minutes. Flip the drumsticks over after about 10 minutes.
Since every air fryer is different (and the drumsticks might be slightly different sizes), your total cooking time may vary.
Once the chicken drumsticks are cooked through and crispy on the outside, remove them from the tray.
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