Air Fryer Chicken Legs with Veggies | Healthy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often less expensive and last longer.

Pat the chicken legs dry with a kitchen towel to remove moisture.

Make slits on both sides of the drumsticks to allow the marinade to penetrate.

In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp garlic bread seasoning, 1 tbsp Pui Masala, 1 tsp smoked paprika powder, 1 tsp salt, a pinch of black pepper, and the juice of half a lime to create the marinade.

Mix the marinade ingredients well until combined.

Massage the marinade onto the chicken legs, focusing on the areas with slits, and flip to coat the other side.

Save 1 tbsp of the marinade for the vegetables.

Let the chicken legs rest in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

Steam the mixed vegetables (beans, carrots, potatoes, baby corn) for 2 minutes for faster cooking.

Add red and green bell peppers cut into long strips to the bowl with the steamed vegetables.

Toss the vegetables with the saved marinade until well combined.

Preheat the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Lightly grease the air fryer rack to prevent sticking.

Place two chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them, and air fry at 200°C for 10 minutes.

In a separate basket, spread the vegetables evenly and air fry at 180°C for 12 minutes.

After 10 minutes, flip the chicken drumsticks and air fry at 200°C for an additional 12 minutes, checking for doneness.

Brush the chicken legs with a little marinade to keep them moist while cooking.

Check the chicken legs after 3 to 4 minutes to see if they are done.

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