🍗 Chicken
Crispy Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer (Gluten-Free)
Tender and crispy chicken drumsticks cooked in an air fryer without flour, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
🥘 Ingredients
chicken drumsticks (small/medium) — 10 (about 2 lbs)
grated Parmesan cheese — 1/4 cup (25g)
arrowroot flour — 3/4 cup (90g)
cornstarch — 1/3 cup (40g)
turmeric — 1/2 tsp
paprika — 1 tsp
cayenne pepper — 1/2 tsp
garlic powder — 1 tsp
onion powder — 1 tsp
ground black pepper — 1/2 tsp
brown sugar — 2 tsp
salt — 2 tsp
dried thyme — 1/2 tsp
whole milk — 1 cup (240ml)
olive oil spray (to taste)
👨🍳 Steps
1Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels, then soak them in a cup of whole milk for at least 30 minutes (preferably overnight) to make them more tender.
2In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the Parmesan, arrowroot flour, cornstarch, turmeric, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, brown sugar, salt, and dried thyme.
3Remove the drumsticks from the milk and, using tongs, roll each piece in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
4Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for even cooking.
5Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
6Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes. Turn the drumsticks, spray again, and cook for another 10 minutes.
7Turn once more, spray, and cook for a final 5 minutes.
8Check the internal temperature – it should reach 74°C (165°F). Serve immediately, hot.
🛒 Shopping List
10 chicken drumsticks, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 3/4 cup arrowroot flour, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tbsp turmeric, 1 tbsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp salt, 1/2 tbsp dried thyme, 1 cup whole milk, olive oil spray (to taste)