🍗 Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Drumsticks — Breville Halo

Golden crispy skin — juicy meat inside. No deep frying needed

Prep 8 minutes

Cook 20–25 minutes

Temp 190°C

Serves 2–3

🛒 Shopping List

• 6–8 chicken drumsticks — fresh or defrosted
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Pinch chilli powder — optional for heat

🔥 Breville Halo Rack Position

Roasting Rack — Middle Position — air flows all round for even crisping

📝 Air Fryer Method

1. Pat drumsticks completely dry with kitchen paper — this is the secret to crispy air fryer skin.
2. Place in a bowl. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat every piece.
3. Mix all dry spices and herbs together. Sprinkle over chicken — rub in well all over.
4. Preheat Breville Halo to 190°C — 3–4 minutes.
5. Arrange drumsticks on the roasting rack — single layer, space between each. Do not pile them up.
6. Air fry at 190°C for 20–25 minutes.
7. Turn them over halfway through cooking — both sides crisp evenly.
8. Check they're done: juices run clear, no pink near the bone, internal temp 75°C+.
9. Serve hot — perfect with chips or salad.

💡 Pro Tip: Skin crispy but meat still under? Turn heat down to 170°C and give it 5 more minutes. Low and slow finishes cooking without burning the outside.