Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Temp 400°F
Time 20–25 minutes
Action Flip halfway
Tip: Pat the skin thoroughly dry before adding a light coating of oil for better browning.
Prep Notes
Use fresh or fully thawed, bone-in, skin-on drumsticks without breading. Preheat to 400°F and arrange them flat in the basket.
Doneness check: Use a food thermometer to check each drumstick in the thickest meat, reaching the center without touching bone. Continue cooking until every piece reaches the safe internal temperature shown above; browned skin or clear juices alone do not establish safe doneness.
More Tips
- Leave space between drumsticks and cook in batches if they cannot fit in one layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What temperature should I air fry chicken drumsticks at?
- Air fry chicken drumsticks at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
- Do I need to flip chicken drumsticks?
- Turn the drumsticks after about 10 minutes so both sides brown evenly..
- What internal temperature should chicken drumsticks reach?
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F per USDA FSIS and 74°C / 165°F per Health Canada.