Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Rice Pilaf and Garlicky Green Beans

Crispy southern‑style chicken drumsticks air‑fried to golden perfection, served with flavorful rice pilaf and garlicky green beans—a high‑protein, balanced meal prep.

Air Fryer Southern Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Rice Pilaf and Garlicky Green Beans
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
35 min
Yield
1 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.56 g Cayenne Pepper
  • 240 g Chicken broth
  • 150 g Chicken drumstick
  • 3 g Garlic
  • 3.1 g Garlic Powder
  • 113.5 g Green Bean
  • 13.5 g Olive oil
  • 1.25 g Onion powder
  • 1.42 g Paprika
  • 90 g Rice

Instructions

  1. Season all chicken drumsticks with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  2. Place drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air‑fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
  3. While chicken cooks, bring the chicken broth and olive oil to a boil, stir in rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and liquid absorbed.
  4. Trim and blanch green beans in boiling water 2 minutes, then drain.
  5. In a sauté pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté minced garlic briefly, then add blanched green beans and toss until tender-crisp.