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Spicy Chicken Drumsticks from the Air Fryer

Recipe by Elvira Flohr on InstagramAdded 30 October 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. These spicy air‑fried chicken drumsticks are crisp on the outside and juicy inside, thanks to a simple yogurt‑spice coating. The recipe is quick, high‑protein, and perfect for a satisfying dinner without any fuss.

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Spicy Chicken Drumsticks from the Air Fryer by Elvira Flohr, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Remove the skin from the drumsticks and pat the meat dry with kitchen paper.

  2. Mix the Greek yogurt and all spices together and rub the drumsticks thoroughly.

  3. Place the drumsticks side by side in the air fryer. Cook at 350°F for about 22–30 minutes, turning halfway through; if space is limited, cook in two batches.

  4. Alternative: bake in a convection oven at 350°F for about 35–45 minutes.

  5. Check doneness with a meat thermometer at the thickest part without touching the bone: the internal temperature should reach at least 158°F for two minutes.

Tips while you cook

Dry the meat first
Pat the drumsticks dry with kitchen paper before applying the yogurt‑spice rub.
Turn halfway
Flip the drumsticks halfway through cooking.
Check internal temperature
Use a meat thermometer to confirm the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for two minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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