Cajun Air Fryer Drumsticks
Enjoy crispy, juicy Cajun-spiced chicken drumsticks made quickly in your air fryer. Perfect for busy families seeking a flavorful and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Add the drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the seasoned drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Check for doneness by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can lightly spray the drumsticks with cooking spray before air frying.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.
- These drumsticks are great served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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