Air fryer chicken drumsticks with BBQ dry rub

Name: Air fryer chicken drumsticks with BBQ dry rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 8 to 10 chicken drumsticks (about 3.3 to 4.4 lb / 1.5 to 2 kg); ¼ cup (55 g) dark brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt; 2 tbsp (30 ml) smoked paprika; 1 tbsp (15 ml) sweet paprika; 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground black pepper; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano; 2 tsp (10 ml) garlic powder; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) mustard powder; ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (or more to taste); A drizzle of olive oil

Preparation 15 min
Cooking 30 min
Servings 4
Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients

8 to 10 chicken drumsticks (about 3.3 to 4.4 lb / 1.5 to 2 kg)
¼ cup (55 g) dark brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
2 tbsp (30 ml) smoked paprika
1 tbsp (15 ml) sweet paprika
1 tbsp (15 ml) ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano
2 tsp (10 ml) garlic powder
½ tsp (2.5 ml) mustard powder
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
A drizzle of olive oil

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Preparation

Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towel. This step is what gets you crispy skin, so do not rush it.
In a bowl, stir together the dark brown sugar, salt, both paprikas, black pepper, dried oregano, garlic powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper until the blend looks even in colour.
Put the drumsticks in a large bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil and toss until every one of them is lightly coated.
Sprinkle about 6 tbsp (90 ml) of the spice blend over the drumsticks and toss again so the rub reaches every surface, including under the skin folds.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Lay the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, none of them touching. Cook in two batches if they do not fit.
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, shaking the basket once around the 15 minute mark.
Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part, without touching the bone. The skin should be deep mahogany and crisp. Serve right away.