Air Fryer Rosemary Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

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Juicy chicken drumsticks marinated in rosemary and garlic, air-fried to golden crispness with minimal oil for a healthy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 pounds chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels, then place in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  3. Step 3: Cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 20 minutes total.

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