Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

These air fryer chicken drumsticks are coated with perfectly seasoned crispy cornflakes and air-fried until tender and juicy in just 20 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 536 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• salt to taste
• nonstick cooking spray
• 6 large chicken drumsticks
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 cup cornflake crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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