Description
A quick weeknight meal with juicy chicken drumsticks coated in zesty lemon pepper seasoning. Air-fried to golden perfection, these drumsticks offer a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
4 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs total)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp lemon zest (from 2–3 lemons)
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1–2 tbsp olive oil spray (for coating)
Instructions
Pat drumsticks dry and season with salt and garlic powder.
In a bowl, mix flour, cracked black pepper, and lemon zest.
Coat each drumstick evenly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Place drumsticks in air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap. Spray with olive oil.
Air fry for 12 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook 8-10 minutes until crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use homemade lemon pepper seasoning by toasting 1 tbsp black pepper in a dry pan until fragrant and mixing with 1 tbsp salt and lemon zest.
For extra crispiness, pat chicken dry thoroughly before coating.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a quinoa salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg