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Drumsticks in small white pans.

BBQ Drumsticks

4.81
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 538kcal
These easy to make drumsticks are flavorful and tasty and cook up quick in the air fryer. Perfect for every small household!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 6 drumsticks if the drumsticks are very meaty you can just use 4
  • 1 TBSP oil
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand!

Instructions

  • place the chicken in a bowl or pan pat the drumsticks dry
  • drizzle with oil and turn to coat
    Drumsticks in a bowl.
  • mix the spices together with the brown sugar, toss to combine
  • sprinkle half of the brown sugar mix over the chicken, turn to coat
    Chicken legs and bbq spices.
  • repeat with the remaining spice mix
  • set the chicken aside
  • meanwhile, preheat the air fryer at 400° for five minutes
  • when the air fryer is hot add the chicken legs to the basket
  • air fry at 400° for 10 minutes
  • turn and air fry again for another 6 minutes
    Chicken that is halfway cooked in the air fryer.
  • then baste on all sides with your favorite bbq sauce
  • air fry again until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg