Crispy Garlic-Herb Chicken Drumsticks

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Tender drumsticks with shatteringly crisp skin and aromatic herb-infused seasoning, perfect for weeknights. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, garlic powder, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 23 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat drumsticks completely dry with paper towels—this is critical for crisp skin.
  2. Step 2: Rub 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over all drumsticks, then sprinkle with 2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp dried oregano, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Step 3: Place drumsticks skin-side up in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for airflow.
  4. Step 4: Air fry at 390°F for 15 minutes, then flip drumsticks and cook 8 more minutes until skin is deeply golden and crackling.
  5. Step 5: Check internal temperature with a thermometer—it should read 165°F at the thickest part before serving.

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