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The Best Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

The Best Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that you can make in your air fryer? Look no further than these delicious chicken drumsticks! Air frying is a great way to cook chicken because it results in crispy skin and juicy chicken legs. They are so good and will soon be one of your favorite air fryer recipes! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love! Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon, or whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 large apple , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6-8 large chicken legs
  • 1 tablespoon salt,
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine the bourbon, maple syrup, chopped apple, 1 tbsp of garlic powder, and butter.
  • Bring to a boil. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, turn down the heat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • Drizzle the chicken in olive oil. Sprinkle on salt, black pepper, and the rest of the garlic powder. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for about 18-20 minutes - turning once halfway through.
  • Once the skin is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked (It should be 165 degrees internally.), you can remove them from the heat. Once they’ve cooled for a few minutes, place them in a bowl. 
  • Place the apple bourbon sauce you set aside earlier into a food processor or blender. Mix until the apples are no longer chunks.
  • Pour the apple bourbon sauce onto the chicken legs & toss until they’re fully covered. Plate the wings and garnish with a little chopped rosemary and black pepper.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1248kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 65gFat: 93gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 405mgSodium: 3954mgPotassium: 1023mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 949IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg