Description
Crispy, flavorful drumsticks with a sweet and smoky brown sugar BBQ glaze, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Pat the drumsticks dry and coat them with olive oil.
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mix evenly over the drumsticks.
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flip, then cook for another 10 minutes.
- Brush BBQ sauce on the drumsticks and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on drumstick size.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F internal temperature).
- For extra crispiness, spray drumsticks lightly with oil before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American