Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer
A deliciously crispy and lightly spiced chicken drumstick recipe that uses cornflake crumbs for a crunchy coating, made effortlessly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- egg (1 )
- water (1 tablespoon)
- cornflake crumbs (0.5 cup)
- garlic powder (0.5 teaspoon)
- onion powder (0.5 teaspoon)
- salt (0.5 teaspoon)
- Cajun seasoning (0.25 teaspoon)
- chili powder (0.25 teaspoon)
- paprika (0.25 teaspoon)
- chicken drumsticks (6 )
- salt (0 )
- nonstick cooking spray (0 )
Instructions
- Mix egg and water together in a shallow bowl.
- Combine cornflake crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and paprika in a second shallow bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season drumsticks on both sides lightly with salt. Dip each drumstick into the egg mixture, followed by the cornflake mixture, rolling drumsticks and pressing down to ensure all surfaces are coated.
- Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray and place, sprayed side down, into the air fryer basket. Spray top of the drumsticks as well.
- Air-fry for 10 minutes and carefully turn them over. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Check doneness after 5 minutes as drumstick size will determine time.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 536
- fat: 20 g
- sats: 5 g
- carbs: 22 g
- fibre: 1 g
- protein: 65 g
- salt: 1.1 g