Minty Air Fryer Drumsticks

155 mins
Serves 3
https://sweetfamilymeals.com/recipe/minty-air-fryer-drumsticks/

Directions

  1. 1Start by making 3–5 shallow cuts in each chicken drumstick.
  2. 2Start by making 3–5 shallow cuts in each chicken drumstick.
  3. 3Start by making 3–5 shallow cuts in each chicken drumstick.
  4. 4Place all the drumsticks in a large mixing bowl.
  5. 5Place all the drumsticks in a large mixing bowl.
  6. 6Place all the drumsticks in a large mixing bowl.
  7. 7Add all the marinade ingredients, including honey, soy sauce, ginger, mint, sour cream, lemon juice, and spices, to the bowl.
  8. 8Add all the marinade ingredients, including honey, soy sauce, ginger, mint, sour cream, lemon juice, and spices, to the bowl.
  9. 9Add all the marinade ingredients, including honey, soy sauce, ginger, mint, sour cream, lemon juice, and spices, to the bowl.
  10. 10Mix everything thoroughly using clean hands or a spoon so each drumstick is coated evenly.
  11. 11Mix everything thoroughly using clean hands or a spoon so each drumstick is coated evenly.
  12. 12Mix everything thoroughly using clean hands or a spoon so each drumstick is coated evenly.
  13. 13Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  14. 14Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  15. 15Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  16. 16After marinating, place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  17. 17After marinating, place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  18. 18After marinating, place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  19. 19Select the Drumsticks, Chicken, or Poultry cooking mode on your air fryer.
  20. 20Select the Drumsticks, Chicken, or Poultry cooking mode on your air fryer.
  21. 21Select the Drumsticks, Chicken, or Poultry cooking mode on your air fryer.
  22. 22Cook for 20 minutes on one side.
  23. 23Cook for 20 minutes on one side.
  24. 24Cook for 20 minutes on one side.
  25. 25Carefully flip the drumsticks and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
  26. 26Carefully flip the drumsticks and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
  27. 27Carefully flip the drumsticks and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
  28. 28After cooking, let the drumsticks rest for about 5 minutes.
  29. 29After cooking, let the drumsticks rest for about 5 minutes.
  30. 30After cooking, let the drumsticks rest for about 5 minutes.
  31. 31You can enjoy these drumsticks as they are, or dip them in your favorite sauce for an extra kick.
  32. 32You can enjoy these drumsticks as they are, or dip them in your favorite sauce for an extra kick.
  33. 33You can enjoy these drumsticks as they are, or dip them in your favorite sauce for an extra kick.
  34. 34Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Drumsticks!
  35. 35Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Drumsticks!
  36. 36Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Drumsticks!

Ingredients

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