Sweet and Smoky Air Fryer Drumsticks

Dinner

Sweet and Smoky Air Fryer Drumsticks

Sweet and Smoky Air Fryer Drumsticks are a quick, flavorful dinner with honey, smoky paprika, and Cajun spices. Give your taste buds a treat! My love for these drumsticks came from a weekend family cookout where we experimented with spices to capture that perfect balance of sweet and smoky. The air fryer makes them crispy outside and juicy inside, and trust me, even my picky cousin asked for seconds!

30 minutes4 servingsEasy
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The Recipe

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine honey, paprika, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and oil to form a paste.

  2. 2

    Add drumsticks to the paste and score the chicken.

  3. 3

    Rub the marinade all over the drumsticks, ensuring to get it under the skin as well.

  4. 4

    Air fry the drumsticks until the chicken is perfectly juicy.