Air Fryer Spicy Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 8–10 chicken drumsticks

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Buffalo Sauce:

• ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tbsp honey (optional for slight sweetness)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

2. Pat drumsticks dry and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

3. Arrange drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

4. Air fry for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and fully cooked.

5. In a bowl, whisk hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder.

6. Toss hot drumsticks in the Buffalo sauce until fully coated.

7. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.