Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Drumsticks
With simple ingredients, easy prep, and endless customization options, these Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Drumsticks are a go-to recipe you’ll come back to again and again—perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or game day spreads!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 15 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning packet divided
- kosher salt & ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ranch or bleu cheese dressing optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with a paper towel. This step is important to get crispy skin!
- Season: Add the drumsticks to a large bowl. Sprinkle in the olive oil, half of the ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer: Lightly grease the air fryer basket and preheat to 400°F.
- Cook: Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket (you might need to do this in a couple batches). Cook for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Midway seasoning: At the halfway point, sprinkle the remaining ranch seasoning over the drumsticks and toss gently.
- Check doneness: Chicken is done when the skin is crispy, lightly charred, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve warm with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
