Get the most crispy and juicy garlic parmesan chicken in your air fryer with so little effort! Loaded with flavor, these drumsticks are a real crowd pleaser!
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry. I prefer to remove the skin, but you can leave the skin as is for a crispier result.
1½ pounds chicken drumsticks
In a large bowl, combine chicken drumsticks and baking powder, fully coating the chicken. Set aside.
1 teaspoon baking powder
On a plate, combine parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and ground pepper.
¼ cup parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Coat the chicken drumstick with the parmesan herb mix until it is well coated.
Spray the Air Fryer basket with oil. Place the prepared chicken drumsticks in a single layer. Do not overlap. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
Set Air Fryer and cook at 380℉ for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Increase the temperature to 400℉ and fry for about 5-6 minutes more.
Remove the air fried chicken drumsticks from air fryer basket and place on a plate.
Serve the crispy garlic parmesan drumsticks with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Pat the skin dry before coating the drumsticks in the baking powder and seasonings. This helps to remove excess moisture so that they get super crispy.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. The drumsticks should be in a single layer, otherwise they won't cook evenly. Cook them in two batches if needed.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving; this will help them to get nice and juicy.
Storage: Store Air Fryer garlic parmesan chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.