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Crispy Chicken Drumstick with Bacon Drippings Air Fryer Recipe

This carnivore diet air fryer recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken drumsticks infused with rich bacon drippings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 3
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 4-quart or larger air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 2 tbsp bacon drippings reserved from cooked bacon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Cook the bacon: Place bacon slices in the air fryer and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside. Reserve the bacon drippings.
  • Prepare the drumsticks: Lightly season the chicken drumsticks with salt and rub them with the reserved bacon drippings for extra flavor.
  • Cook the drumsticks: Arrange the drumsticks in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin turns crispy.
  • Serve: Drizzle the drumsticks with any remaining bacon drippings and top with the crumbled bacon.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Cheesy Drumsticks: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the drumsticks during the last 2 minutes for a cheesy crust.
  • Spicy Drumsticks: Season with cayenne pepper or chili flakes before cooking for a spicier option.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 35gFat: 30g
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