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air fryer chicken legs recipe

BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe

These air fryer BBQ chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in smoky, sweet barbecue sauce.  A quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin on
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. BBQ sauce divided
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tsp. chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes.
  • Pat the drumsticks dry and lightly brush the olive oil onto them. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roll each drumstick around in the seasoning. Coat each drumstick in BBQ sauce and place into the air fryer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes on 375℉/190℃ turning halfway through and recoating the drumsticks in BBQ sauce. Make sure that the internal temperature reaches 165℉/74℃ before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information                                                                                           Servings 4
Calories 376                           Carbs 9g                                 Protein 55g                Fat 12g
Nutritional Information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a guide.