
Parmesan Crusted Drumsticks
Elevate your appetizer game with these easy and crunchy air fryer Parmesan-Crusted Drumsticks, featuring irresistibly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Bursting with fried chicken flavor, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
5 from 2 votes
Prevent your screen from going dark
★ Tried this recipe? Leave a review so others know if it’s a keeper!
Cooking Method Air Fryer
Protien Type Chicken
Diet Gluten-Free
Servings 8 Drumsticks
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to freezer bag and massage into chicken:
- 8 Chicken Drumsticks about 2 lbs
- 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:
- 1/2 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
Instructions
To Freezer 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.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix together. Add to bag 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 the 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 cooked through.
- Serve as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauces and a side of fresh veggies
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 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.
Parmesan Crusted Drumsticks Bag Label