Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden air fryer fried chicken made with a blend of spices and a secret ingredient – baking powder – for perfect crunch every time. Easy, fast, and oil-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1½ tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Pat drumsticks completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss drumsticks with oil, then coat thoroughly with spices and baking powder.
- Arrange in air fryer basket in single layer. Air fry at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden and crispy.
Notes
Use baking powder, not baking soda. Don’t overcrowd the basket – cook in batches if needed. For best results, let the chicken rest 5 minutes after air frying to lock in juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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