Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks
Crispy and cheesy air fryer garlic parmesan drumsticks made with simple spices and fresh parmesan. Juicy inside, golden and crunchy outside – ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat drumsticks dry and remove skin if desired. Coat with baking powder in a large bowl.
- Combine parmesan cheese and all spices on a plate. Coat each drumstick thoroughly.
- Spray air fryer basket with oil. Arrange drumsticks in single layer.
- Cook at 380°F for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Increase to 400°F and cook 5-6 minutes more until golden and crispy.
- Rest 2-3 minutes before serving with favorite sauce.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. The two-temperature cooking method ensures juicy, crispy perfection every time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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