Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks deliver juicy meat beneath a boldly spiced, cornflake-crisp crust. Garlic, onion, Cajun, and smoky chili notes punch up the flavor while the air fryer locks in moisture and crunch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or game-day plate with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with the water. In a second shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and paprika.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly season the drumsticks on both sides with salt. Dip each drumstick into the egg mixture, then into the cornflake mixture, rolling and pressing to coat all surfaces.
- 4
Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray and place them, sprayed side down, in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops of the drumsticks—depending on their size, you may need to set them on their sides.
- 5
Air-fry for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them over. Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Check doneness after 5 minutes since drumstick size affects timing.
- Calories 1313.01 kcal High 66%
- Protein 62.61 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 55.56 g 20%
- Total Fat 94.33 g High 121%
- Saturated Fat 11.51 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.15 g High --
- Cholesterol 434.38 mg High 145%
- Sodium 1304.08 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 1.72 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.54 g --
- Added Sugars 4.01 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 72.32 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 14.13 mg Good Source 79%
- Potassium 752.43 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 65.61 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.06 mcg Moderate 10%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Drumsticks, Chili Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 1313.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Drumsticks, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Corn Flake Cereal. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1313.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 1313.01 calories and 62.61 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1304.08 mg (57% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.51 g (58% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.01 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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