How to Make Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's just something so satisfying about biting into a crispy, perfectly cooked piece of chicken. And when it's coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, the result is simply irresistible. This recipe for cornflake-crusted chicken drumsticks in the air fryer delivers all the crispy goodness you crave, without any of the guilt from deep frying.

With the help of the air fryer, you can achieve that coveted crispy texture without the need for loads o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup cornflake crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 6 large chicken drumsticks
  • salt to taste
  • nonstick cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Mix together egg and water 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 - you may need to put the drumsticks on their side depending on how large they are.
  • 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

    536 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 280mg
    • Sodium: 1126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 65g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 584mg