Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with garlicky goodness—these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks are an easy, family-friendly meal that’s big on flavor but low on effort! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 6 –8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer
- Set it to 380°F (skip if your air fryer doesn’t need preheating).
Season the Drumsticks
- Toss drumsticks with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
Air Fry
- Place drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. For extra crisp, increase to 400°F for the last 3–5 minutes.
Make Garlic Parmesan Butter
- Melt butter and mix with minced garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Toss & Serve
- Once drumsticks are golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp), toss them in the garlic Parmesan butter. Sprinkle with more Parmesan & parsley, and serve!
Notes
Pair with:
- Air fryer potato wedges
- Caesar salad
- Steamed veggies
- Mac & cheese (because yum!)