Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
My air fryer frozen chicken drumsticks recipe will show you how to cook frozen chicken legs in air fryer, how long to cook, tips, and more. With this easy and quick recipe, the drumsticks come out flavorful, moist, juicy, and tender.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 7 pieces Frozen chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion granules
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Oil Olive, sunflower or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Bring out the raw frozen drumsticks from the freezer. If there's a lot of ice on it, rinse under the tap to deglaze.
- Make the marinade by mixing the paprika, parsley, onion, garlic granules, black pepper, salt, and oil.
- Rub the deglazed chicken drumsticks with the marinade. Make sure that all the parts are covered with the marinade.Arrange the chicken legs in the air fryer basket. Don't overlap them.
- Set the air fryer to 180C/360F and cook the drumsticks for 15 minutes, bring out the basket, flip the drumsticks, and air fry for another 15 minutes.
- If using sauce like bbq sauce, teriyaki or, honey soy, brush on the drumsticks and air fry for another 5 minutes.
- Bring out the air fryer basket, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then serve.
Notes
- If the drumsticks are stuck together, run them under water to separate them into individual pieces before seasoning.
- If you are unable to separate them by just running them under water, air fry chicken legs for 4 minutes, then separate them into individual pieces, season, and continue to air fry till they are cooked.
- The pepper quantity stated in this recipe is a guide and can be adjusted to how hot you like your food.
- The oil added to the seasoning ensures that the seasoning sticks to the frozen chicken.
- If using sauce like bbq sauce or honey soy sauce to glaze, add it in the last 5 minutes as instructed. If added earlier, it will cause the chicken to brown quickly and might burn on the outside.
- Don't overcrowd the basket, as air needs to circulate in the air fryer for even cooking. Place the frozen drumsticks in a flat single layer. Don't overlap them.
- Air fryer brands vary and so does their timing, so you might have to adjust the temperature of your air fryer and it might require you to cook for longer.
- If unsure if the chicken is cooked to a safe standard, then check the internal temperature with an instant-read meat thermometer. If it is at least 165F/75C, it is safe to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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