Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

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Juicy chicken drumsticks with a spicy cornflake coating are cooked in the air fryer in less than 30 minutes for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

close up view of Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks with a potato and asparagus on a white plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • ½ cup cornflake crumbs

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • 6 large chicken drumsticks

  • salt to taste

  • nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Mix egg and water together in a shallow bowl. Combine cornflake crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and paprika in a second shallow bowl.

  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Season drumsticks on both sides lightly with salt. Dip each drumstick into the egg mixture, followed by the cornflake mixture, rolling drumsticks and pressing down to ensure all surfaces are coated.

  4. Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray and place, sprayed side down, into the air fryer basket. Spray top of the drumsticks - you may need to put the drumsticks on their side depending on how large they are.

  5. Air-fry for 10 minutes and carefully turn them over. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Check doneness after 5 minutes as drumstick size will determine time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

536 Calories
20g Fat
22g Carbs
65g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 536
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 280mg 93%
Sodium 1126mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 65g 130%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 10mg 54%
Potassium 584mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.