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Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy, golden brown air fryer chicken drumsticks finished with a sticky three-ingredient honey mustard glaze. An easy chicken legs recipe ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks, 6–8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pat the drumsticks dry. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Place the drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, stir the honey, whole grain mustard and yellow mustard together in a small bowl.
  • Brush or toss the drumsticks with the glaze. Air fry 3 to 4 minutes more, until sticky.
  • Confirm the thickest part reads at least 165°F (175–

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Pastry Brush

Notes

Double the glaze if you want extra for dipping. Cook in batches if your basket is small. Times vary by air fryer model and drumstick size.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 226IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg