Member’s Mark™ Sweet Applewood Air Fryer Drumsticks

When the temps are rising, the last thing you want to do is heat up your oven! Luckily, these drumsticks are made in the air fryer, resulting in crispy, crunchy, perfectly cooked chicken! Member’s Mark™ Sweet Applewood Seasoning adds a special touch of sweet caramelized applewood flavor with garlic and chipotle, resulting in a simple yet unforgettable meal.

Tips for Cooking Drumsticks in an Air Fryer

Cooking drumsticks in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get crispy, juicy results without deep frying. Here are some top tips to help you get perfect air-fried drumsticks:

Prep Tips

1. Pat Dry: Use paper towels to dry the drumsticks. This helps the skin get crispier.

2. Season Generously: Use a spice rub or marinade. A simple mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and a bit of oil works great.  Or in this case, Member’s Mark™ Sweet Applewood Seasoning!

3. Optional: Marinate: Letting the drumsticks marinate for 30 minutes to a few hours (in the fridge) can enhance flavor.

Cooking Tips

1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.

2. Don’t Overcrowd: Leave space between drumsticks so air can circulate and crisp the skin.

3. Cook Time:

   • 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

   • Increase to 400°F (200°C) for the last 3–5 minutes if you want extra crispy skin.

4. Check Internal Temp: Use a meat thermometer. Chicken should reach 165°F internally, but 175–180°F is better for drumsticks (more tender and juicy).

Bonus Tips

• Use Baking Powder (Optional): Adding a tiny bit of baking powder to your dry rub helps get ultra-crispy skin.

• Glaze or Sauce? Add BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, or honey garlic glaze in the last 3–4 minutes of cooking to avoid burning.

• Let Rest: Let drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving for juicier meat.

Member's Mark™ Sweet Applewood Air Fryer Drumsticks

When the temps are rising, the last thing you want to do is heat up your oven! Luckily, these drumsticks are made in the air fryer, resulting in crispy, crunchy, perfectly cooked chicken! Member's Mark™ Sweet Applewood Seasoning adds a special touch of sweet caramelized applewood flavor with garlic and chipotle, resulting in a simple yet unforgettable meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Equipment

• 1 Air fryer

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Member's Mark™ Sweet Applewood Seasoning
• 6 Chicken legs

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Instructions

 

• Add 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 1 tbsp Member's Mark™ Sweet Applewood Seasoning to a large bowl (you can add more seasoning if you'd prefer). Mix everything together.
• Add the chicken legs to the bowl and mix with the sauce so that all chicken is evenly coated.
• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.
• Place the chicken legs in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. Cook for 22-24 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking. Cooked chicken will look crispy and will reach an internal temperature of 165℉.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, chicken, sweet applewood