Crispy Herb-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks (Air Fryer)

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Golden-brown chicken drumsticks coated in a fragrant garlic-herb crust, air-fried to perfection for a high-protein keto meal ready in 35 minutes. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 chicken drumsticks (2 lbs) dry with paper towels, then in a small bowl mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over all drumsticks, then press 1/4 cup almond flour onto the chicken until fully coated.
  2. Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes while preparing.
  3. Step 3: Place drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece. Cook at 390°F for 20 minutes, then flip each drumstick and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp, and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
  4. Step 4: Let drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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