Perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and so juicy on the inside, this easy recipe for Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Drumsticks is a delicious version of this classic comfort food!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Chicken, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken drumsticks, breaded chicken, chicken, chicken drumsticks
Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. You can also brush it with vegetable oil if you prefer.
Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl.
Pour the breadcrumbs onto a plate.
Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper to taste on all sides. Then rub the seasonings into the chicken.
Dip one chicken drumstick at a time into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat the entire drumstick in both the egg and the breadcrumbs. Then place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket. Now, do the same for the remaining drumsticks.
To cook, put the basket into the air fryer, set the temperature to 390°F, and set the timer for 25 minutes. Halfway through cooking, remove the basket and flip the drumsticks over. Then put the basket back into the air fryer and let the chicken finish cooking. Note, if after air frying for 25 minutes your drumsticks are still not fully cooked just put them back in the air fryer to cook for a few more minutes.
When done, fully cooked chicken should have an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Now, remove the perfectly cooked chicken drumsticks from the air fryer to your serving dish and enjoy!