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BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Heidi Allen
Looking for a no-fuss, flavor-packed dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes? These BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks deliver juicy meat, crispy skin, and sticky-sweet BBQ flavor—all with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight meals, game day spreads, or whenever that comfort food craving hits.
Thanks to the air fryer, you’ll get perfectly cooked drumsticks without firing up the grill or turning on the oven. Just season, cook, sauce, and enjoy!
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25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. Chicken Drumsticks (about 4 to 5 Pieces)
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 3 tsp. Seasoning We used Meat Church Honey Hog
  • 1/c cup BBQ Sauce (We love Kinder's Hickory Brown Sugar for this recipe)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Coat the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil until evenly coated.
  • Season generously on all sides with your favorite spice blend.
  • Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 6 minutes.
  • Sauce it up: Remove drumsticks, brush with BBQ sauce, and return to the air fryer.
  • Finish cooking for another 8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 175°F and the sauce is caramelized.
  • Serve hot with your favorite sides!