Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
Have you been searching for a delicious and easy air fryer chicken recipe with minimal ingredients? Look no further than our lemon pepper chicken drumsticks! This dish is budget-friendly, simple to make, and incredibly tasty. Plus, it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Meat thermometer
- Paper towels
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks skin on
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ lemon
Instructions
- Pre-heat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Coat the chicken drumsticks with melted butter. You can also use a zero calorie cooking spray to make the drumsticks more lean.
- Squeeze the lemon juice onto the drumsticks.
- Sprinkle the drumsticks with salt and pepper.
- Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook on 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Remove from air fryer.
- Flip the drumsticks, sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, and place back onto the air fryer for 3-5 minutes depending on your desired crispy-ness.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit and then serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don't have a lemon pepper seasoning, you can easily make your own.To make your own lemon pepper seasoning, mix together: lemon zest, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and onion powder.
- If you want to reduce the fat in this recipe, feel free to remove the skin from the chicken drumsticks.
- Ensure that you check the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the thickest part of the drumstick before consuming.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.