This recipe for Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Drumsticks tastes amazing and is also incredibly easy to make.
Made with chicken that has been marinated in lemon juice and minced garlic, these drumsticks are crisp on the outside and moist and flavorful on the inside making them perfect for your next dinner when served with potatoes or your favorite sides.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes air fryer chicken so good?
Air fryer chicken uses no oil and cooks an incredibly moist and tender chicken in less time that other methods.
I like how quick and easy it is to make 'fried' chicken in an air fryer without the mess from a stove or fryer.
Have you tried my Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Breasts
Made with simple ingredients and air fried in about 20 minutes, that juicy and flavorful chicken is full of sweet barbecue flavor. Both this recipe for chicken drumsticks and that recipe for chicken breasts are simple and easy chicken recipes that can be cooked in an air fryer.
My chicken drumsticks were made in a large air fryer. You can find large air fryers here.
What you need to make chicken drumsticks in an air fryer.
- Drumsticks. Leave the skin on the drumsticks for moist and tender chicken.
- Lemon. Use freshly squeezed Lemon Juice and fresh Lemon Zest.
- Seasonings. Parsley, Salt, Pepper, and Thyme.
- Garlic. Minced.
- Olive Oil. Adds flavor, moisture, and helps the chicken skin get crisp.
How to make Lemon Garlic Chicken in an Air Fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes .
- Air Fry Time: 20 minutes .
- Servings: 4 .
- How to Serve: Serve your chicken with Air Fryer Crispy Potato Wedges or an Air Fryer Baked Potato .
- Notes: Add marinating time to total recipe time.
- Marinate. Place your chicken into a large bowl, baking dish, or large zip top bag. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the Lemon juice, Lemon zest, Parsley, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and Thyme. Pour half of the mixture over the chicken, toss the chicken, and then pour the remaining marinade on the chicken and toss again. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes to overnight.
- Prepare. When you are ready to make your chicken, preheat the air fryer to 350f. You can give your basket a quick spray with oil.
- Chicken. Take the chicken out of the marinade and dispose of the marinade. Place the chicken into your air fryer, leaving space between the chicken for the air to circulate.
- Air Fry. Air fry the chicken for 16-18 minutes, flipping the chicken after eight minutes.
- Serve. Allow the drumsticks to cool for a few minutes and serve.
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Tips for making the best air fryer chicken.
Use a paper towel or similar item to pat the chicken dry before coating it with the sauce and seasonings. Removing the moisture will help the sauce and seasonings stick as well as allow the chicken to get crisp.
More helpful tips for you.
- Leave room in the air fryer for the warm air to circulate. The chicken drumsticks should not overlap one another.
- After air frying the chicken allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving to allowing the juices to make the chicken more tender and flavorful.
- Your chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving it.
How to store chicken drumsticks.
Once your chicken has fully cooled (and within two hours), you can wrap it tightly or place it into an airtight container. When properly stored, chicken breasts should keep for up to three days when refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen.
Here are some more air fryer recipes that you may be interested in.
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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Drumstick
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Drumsticks.
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest.
- 2 tablespoon Parsley --fresh and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Thyme
- 2 cloves Garlic. --Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil.
Instructions
- Marinate. Place your chicken into a large bowl, baking dish, or large zip top bag. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the Lemon juice, Lemon Zest, Parsley, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, and Thyme. Pour half of the mixture over the chicken, toss the chicken, and then pour the remaining marinade on the chicken and toss again. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes to overnight.
- Prepare. When you are ready to make your chicken, preheat the air fryer to 350f. You can give your basket a quick spray with oil.
- Chicken. Take the chicken out of the marinade and dispose of the marinade. Place the chicken into your air fryer, leaving space between the chicken for the air to circulate.
- Air Fry. Air fry the chicken for 16-18 minutes, flipping the chicken after eight minutes.
- Serve. Allow the drumsticks to cool for a few minutes and serve.
Recipe Notes
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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Drumsticks, an easy recipe for juicy chicken flavored with a simple lemon and garlic marinade (no sugar!)
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