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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Chicken Legs with Spicy Jelly Aioli

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Chicken Legs with Spicy Jelly Aioli

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Are you looking for a way to cut fat but still enjoy the delicious flavor of fried chicken? Air frying is your answer. This recipe comprises air fryer peanut butter chicken legs with spicy jelly aioli sauce, which will make any new air fryer cook happy.
Air frying uses less oil than traditional deep-frying, and the food cooks faster, meaning healthier cooking methods without losing all the taste! When choosing an air fryer, be sure to look for one with adjustable temperature settings to experiment with different types of foods and find out what works best in your kitchen.

Ingredients 

Chicken Drumsticks/Leg:

  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt

Spicy Jelly Aioli:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¾ cup grape jelly
  • 1 tbsp minced jalapeno, about 1 jalapeno
  • 1 ½ tbsp red chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare peanut butter sauce: add peanut butter, coconut milk, honey, salt, and soy sauce to a large bowl and whisk well. Set aside ¼ cup.
  • Add drumsticks to the bowl with the peanut sauce and toss to coat.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in the basket and cook for 10 minutes. Flip, then cook for 8 more minutes.
  • Brush chicken with remaining ¼ cup of peanut sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Make the spicy jelly. Combine jelly, jalapeno, red chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper—puree in a food processor or blender for 20 seconds.
  • Arrange drumsticks on a platter and serve with spicy jelly.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spary
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

tips for making chicken legs in the air fryer

  • This recipe has been prepared in many different air fryers, including Air Fryer baskets and Oven Models. It has also been prepared in the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Mleahty Lid. The recipe will remain the same, and the cooking time will vary.
  • For best results, use a meat thermometer. Check the thickest part of the Chicken Leg with a meat thermometer, and the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
  • Let your chicken drumsticks rest, for about 4 to 8 minutes, after taking them out. This way, the juices settle to the middle of the chicken leg/drumstick. Creating a juicy and tender piece of meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 39gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg