Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Buffalo chicken drumsticks topped with parsley.

4.89 from 9 votes

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks are flavorful and easy to make. Seasoned with a dry rub, tossed in buffalo sauce and done in 30 minutes, they are perfect for game day or weeknight family dinners.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 247.59kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken drumsticks
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
cooking oil spray
½ cup buffalo sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and smoked paprika.
1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with a paper towel. Place the chicken legs in a large casserole dish or bowl and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken until each leg is fully coated.
3 pounds chicken drumsticks
Place the chicken drumsticks in an even layer in the air fryer, spray lightly with cooking oil and cook for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
cooking oil spray
Add drumsticks to a bowl with the buffalo sauce and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
½ cup buffalo sauce

Video

Notes

Preheat your air fryer before cooking to achieve crispy drumsticks.
Using a paper towel, pat the drumsticks dry to remove excess moisture before seasoning them with the spices.
Make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. Cook to 185 degrees F for no redness near the bone.
These drumsticks will last for up to 4 days in the fridge in a ziplock bag or airtight container.
Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute or use the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes.

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