Crispy, golden, chicken drumsticks cooked in an air fryer. The chicken is placed in a spicy mayo marinade before being coated in crispy cornflakes and air fried. Serve with mash and peas.
Just look at those Crispy Chicken Drumsticks! It's hard to believe they aren't deep fried, but you better believe it! Made in my 5.7L Air Fryer, these tasty, golden drumsticks only take 20 minutes to cook and are much healthier than store-bought fried chicken!
It's no secret that I love chicken drumsticks. In fact I have a selection of tasty Chicken Drumstick recipes on my website - check them out! Or for another great air fryer chicken recipe, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken.
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Ingredient notes:
- Chicken: Drumsticks are perfect for this recipe. You could also use wings, thighs or legs, you may have to adjust the cook time depending on how big the pieces are.
- Spices: This is my favourite combination of spices. If you don't have one of them they will still taste great. You could also substitute for your favourite spices.
- Cornflakes: Did you know you can get gluten-free cornflakes? It's true! A good option for anyone with a gluten intolerance.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.
Step by step instructions:
In a large container, mix together the mayo, milk and spices. Add the chicken drumsticks then stir or shake to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Coat each drumstick in the cornflakes, then place in an air fryer. Give them a light spray of oil.
Air fry for 18-20 minutes at 180°C until golden and cooked through.
Serve with mashed potato, gravy and peas.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, the cooking spray ensures the chicken becomes nice and crispy.
Absolutely. Bake at 180°C for 45-60 minutes until golden, crispy and cooked through.
Storage:
Leftover chicken drumsticks can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Either enjoy cold, or reheat until piping hot all the way through.
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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy, marinated chicken drumsticks cooked in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1kg chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
Marinade
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large container, mix together the mayo, milk and spices. Add the chicken drumsticks then stir or shake to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Coat each drumstick in the cornflakes, then place in an air fryer. Give them a light spray of oil.
- Air fry for 18-20 minutes at 180°C until golden and cooked through. Serve with mashed potato, gravy and peas.
Notes
- These could also be baked in the oven. Bake at 180°C for 45-60 minutes until golden, crispy and cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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Vanya
Samara Kelly says
Any chance you have a good take away style mashed potato and gravy recipe?
I couldn't find one on here, but thought maybe in the village??
Thanks 🙂
VJ cooks says
I do have one which was released in the village in November! It will be on the website in the next few months.
Rachel says
I made this tonight but I substituted the Cornflakes for Rice Bubbles as I didn’t have any. They were so yum and easy peasy to make. Thank you for another fab recipe Vanya!
VJ cooks says
Oh that's a great idea! So please you enjoyed them.
Sarah says
Hello, would this work with tenders and baked do you think, or would they be too dry?
VJ cooks says
Oh I haven't tried that sorry. Let me know how you get on!
Mary says
Omg I made these last night and they were absolutely amazing, even my picky kids loved it. My daughter usually doesn’t like eating chicken but she ate three drumsticks. Thank you for such amazing recipes. I’ve also made the butter chicken, beef noodle stir fry, one pot mince and the curried sausages and they were all a hit with my family.
VJ cooks says
Thank you for the lovely feedback Mary. I'm so pleased to hear you've enjoyed my recipes 🙂
Claudia says
Is this even better if left to marinade overnight or better not?
VJ cooks says
It won't hurt the chicken to marinate it overnight, but 30 minutes is totally sufficient.
Joy Wheatley says
sounds great will try tonight thanks
Estelle lepper says
Would this recipe work with sour cream? I’ve run out of mayo.
VJ cooks says
I haven't tried that, but I'm not sure it would stick as well as mayo.