# Minty Air Fryer Drumsticks

These Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks with Mint are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and tasty dinner.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 155 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- cling film
- air 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://sweetfamilymeals.com/recipe/minty-air-fryer-drumsticks/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ebefc5bf-9aa7-42f3-8f1c-dc20233538a3
- Extracted: 2026-02-16

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