Double Crunch Chicken Drumsticks - These chicken drumsticks are super crunchy on the outside and packed with flavor! Make them in the air fryer or the oven!
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It's FRIDAY!!! And here in Wisconsin that normally means fish fries, but instead, today we're having Double Crunch Chicken Drumsticks!
And guess what? You guessed it didn't you. I made them in my air fryer! Just the same as I made these shrimp, this chicken, and these baked potatoes.
But don't worry, if you want to make them in your oven, I've included the temp and timing in the notes section of the recipe card at the bottom of the post. All you oven-lovers, I got you!
The foundation of the recipe is really the seasoning. Believe it or not, it's Panko that gives the chicken such a nice crunch - and the handful of seasonings make the chicken so flavorful and delicious!
So I bet you're wondering why I call these DOUBLE Crunch Chicken Drumsticks. It's because halfway through cooking time you put ANOTHER coating of the Panko mixture on top of the chicken. Good idea, huh?
When serving the chicken, I like to sprinkle some fresh parsley over the legs - the pop of color is just so nice.
You want to take a bite, don't you?
I don't blame you. I do, too.
Yep, quite amazing if I do say so myself. Pass the coleslaw, please. 🙂 You have to try these!!
Double Crunch Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- Extra parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk all ingredients together except the drumsticks.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray.
- Rinse each drumstick in cold water and roll into the crumb mixture, reserving the remaining mixture.
- Place one by one into air fryer basket and spray the drumsticks with nonstick spray.
- Cook for 22-24 minutes at 360º Fahrenheit.
- Halfway through cooking, sprinkle some of the remaining crumbs on top of the drumsticks again and spray with nonstick spray.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Uniform Coating: Ensure an even and crispy coating on your double-crunch chicken drumsticks by thoroughly rolling each drumstick in the seasoned Panko bread crumb mixture. Make sure to coat the drumsticks completely, pressing the crumbs gently onto the surface to adhere well. This ensures that every bite is flavorful and crunchy.
- Air Fryer Preparation: To prevent sticking and achieve optimal crispiness, spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick spray before placing the coated drumsticks inside. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the basket, allowing enough space between each piece for air circulation. This promotes even cooking and ensures that the drumsticks become golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Enhancing Flavor: During the cooking process, enhance the flavor and crunchiness of the drumsticks by sprinkling some of the reserved bread crumb mixture on top halfway through cooking. This additional layer of crumbs adds extra texture and flavor to the chicken. Don't forget to spray the drumsticks with nonstick spray again to help the crumbs adhere and promote crispiness. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and added freshness.
Kelly
Do I spray the chicken for the oven version?
Sara
Kelly, yes, you could.
April Parson
For the oven version do I still follow the steps as the air fryer, or do I bake the chicken first just plain for the first 45 minutes and then follow step #6? This is for the Double Crunch Chicken recipe.
Sara
Yes, you'll want to roll the drumsticks in the breadcrumb mixture before placing them into the oven!