Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

AIR FRYER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS RECIPE | GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS IN AIR FRYER

Login to Save
819K views👍 7.6K
Spice Eats
Spice Eats
110 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Spice Eats to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chicken Drumsticks

Cultural Context

Chicken drumsticks are a beloved dish in Romania, often prepared for family gatherings and festive occasions. This dish showcases the country's affinity for hearty, flavorful meals that bring people together. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with diverse marinades and cooking methods reflecting local tastes.

RomanianROmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
Chicken Drumsticks (about 6) - 500 gms
Whisked Curd/Yogurt - 3 tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1.5 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Refined Oil - 2 tbsp
Melted Butter for basting - 1-2 tbsp

chicken drumsticks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Thighs are often more affordable and can be healthier with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index sweetener.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and often less expensive.

1

Wash and pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Make two cuts on each of the drumsticks.

2

Whisk the curd/yogurt and add all the other ingredients to make the mix. Whisk it well until smooth.

3

Add all the drumsticks and mix well to coat the drumsticks well with the marinade.

4

Cover and set aside at room temperature for around 90 mins.

5

Take out the basket from the Air fryer and brush it with 1 tsp oil.

6

Place the marinated chicken drumsticks at an angle in the basket to fit all the pieces.

7

Put the basket back into the Air fryer and set temperature at 180°C and time at 20 mins.

8

Let it cook for 10 mins and then press Pause.

9

Remove the basket and brush the pieces with melted butter. Put the basket back into the air fryer.

10

If your air fryer requires, flip the drumsticks at this point and brush with melted butter.

11

Put the basket back and cook for another 10 minutes at 180°C.

12

Remove and check if the chicken is cooked. Otherwise, cook for 2-3 mins more at 180°C.

13

Remove and serve hot as a starter.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbaking

Equipment Needed

Air fryer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Baked Chicken LegsRoasted Chicken Drumsticks

More Chicken Drumsticks Videos

(14 videos)

Similar Romanian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)