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top down view of the buffalo drumsticks inside the air fryer basket

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Everything you love about buffalo wings in a full-meal size package.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Western
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 40 ounces (800g) 10 individual chicken drumsticks
  • ½ cup (157g) Franks buffalo hot sauce or other brand
  • ¼ cup (57g) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (56g) blue cheese crumbled

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F or 188 degrees C.
  • In a large bowl, combine hot sauce and mayonnaise. Then add the drumsticks and toss until well coated.
  • Place the chicken drumsticks in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, then top with crumbled blue cheese.
  • Air fry for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the drumsticks over halfway through cooking.

Baking Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F or 224 degrees C.
  • Combine hot sauce and mayonnaise in a bowl. Then add the drumsticks and toss to coat well.
  • Place the chicken drumsticks onto a baking sheet and add crumbled blue cheese on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, turning the drumsticks over halfway through the cooking time.

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Notes

  • Dry the drumsticks with paper towels before coating in the buffalo sauce. 
  • Air fryer temperatures can vary, so use the cooking times listed as a guide, check for doneness, and adjust the time as needed. 
  • Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches, if needed.
  • Always check for doneness using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of chicken should be at least 165 degrees F or 74 degrees C when thermometer is inserted into the thickest part.
  • Serve buffalo drumsticks with carrot and celery sticks.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 358mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg