Minty Air Fryer Drumsticks

Directions

  1. 1Start by making 3–5 shallow cuts in each chicken drumstick.
  2. 2Place all the drumsticks in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add all the marinade ingredients, including honey, soy sauce, ginger, mint, sour cream, lemon juice, and spices, to the bowl.
  4. 4Mix everything thoroughly using clean hands or a spoon so each drumstick is coated evenly.
  5. 5Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  6. 6After marinating, place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. 7Select the Drumsticks, Chicken, or Poultry cooking mode on your air fryer.
  8. 8Cook for 20 minutes on one side.
  9. 9Carefully flip the drumsticks and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
  10. 10After cooking, let the drumsticks rest for about 5 minutes.
  11. 11You can enjoy these drumsticks as they are, or dip them in your favorite sauce for an extra kick.
  12. 12Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Drumsticks!

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 5 tbsp sour cream
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • chopped fresh mint
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

large mixing bowlcling filmair fryer

Tips

  • Make shallow cuts in each drumstick to help the marinade soak in and cook evenly.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours for more flavor.
  • Allow the drumsticks to rest for 5 minutes after cooking to settle the juices.
  • Optional: Serve with your favorite sweet, spicy, or tangy sauce.