Air Fryer Drumsticks

Air Fryer Drumsticks - freezer meal prep

Air Fryer Drumsticks

These Air Fryer Drumsticks boast an incredibly crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. They are perfectly suited for serving over rice with a veggie for a meal or as an appetizer when feeding a crowd.
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Cooking Method Air Fryer
Protien Type Chicken
Diet Gluten-Free, Dairy Free
Servings 8 Dumsticks

EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients
  

Add to freezer bag and massage into chicken:

  • 8 Chicken Drumsticks about 2 lb
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder

Add to bag and mix until well coated:

  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Add to bag and mix until well coated:

  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

To Freeze and Cook Later:

  • Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
  • Add baking powder to the bag and mix well. Add olive oil to the bag and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and massage into the meat until evenly coated.
  • Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.

Air Fryer:

  • Thaw meal overnight in the fridge
  • Place drumsticks into an air fryer basket (spacing evenly).
  • Cook in an air fryer at 400F for 10 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve over rice with steamed broccoli or as an appetizer with carrot sticks, celery, and your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Air Fryer Drumsticks Bag Label
Air Fryer Drumsticks - freezer meal prep

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