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!

Servings drumsticks

Calories 168kcal

Author Sara

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.

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.