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Air fryer KFC Southern Fried Chicken Drumsticks - Pretty Delicious Eats

Air fryer KFC Southern Fried Chicken Drumsticks: Irresistibly Crispy

Crispy and flavorful KFC style Southern fried chicken drumsticks made in an air fryer.

  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken drumsticks in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Remove drumsticks from buttermilk and coat them in the flour mixture.
  5. Place drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Spray drumsticks lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.

Notes

  • Adjust spices according to your taste.
  • Cooking time may vary based on air fryer model.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 120 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Air fryer KFC Southern Fried Chicken Drumsticks, Southern fried chicken, Air fryer recipes