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Air Fryer Sweet & Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

Miranda | My Anosmic Kitchen
Tender and crispy air fryer sweet and sticky chicken drumsticks are perfect for a delicious quick and easy family meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Chicken drumsticks skin on (6 drumsticks)
  • 2 Tbsps Chicken seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper mix
  • 1 Cup Braai sauce
  • Cooking spray
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • 70 grams Melted butter 4 Tbsps
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced

Instructions
 

  • Prep the chicken: Dry the chicken drumsticks using a kitchen towel or paper. Dry skin, spices hold on easier and the skin is crispier.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave and mix it in with the minced garlic. Set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200 C/400 F.
  • Seasoning: Place the drumsticks on a plate/in a bowl and add the chicken spice, making sure the drumsticks are well coated.
  • Air fry: Just before placing the drumsticks into the basket of the air fryer, give the basket a quick coating with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, turn them over and give each drumstick a basting with the melted butter and garlic. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
  • Once done, give them another coating of butter and garlic on the opposite side as you transfer them from the air fryer to the serving dish.
  • Dip the drumsticks in the braai sauce and return them to the air fryer basket to air fry for an additional 2 minutes. The cooking internal temperature should be 74°C and will rise about another degree as they rest.

Notes

Don't panic if you notice that the sauce still looks a little wet after the 2 to 3 minutes in the air fryer, remember the sauce and flavor will settle in as they sit.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer although 6 drumsticks did fit comfortably in my 5.7L air fryer basket. 
Remember the drumsticks are cooked to perfection even before the braai sauce incase you don't want to add the sauce but you will be missing out on incredible flavor!
If you have any left over, they keep really well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. However, if you are going to store left overs, make sure to do it shortly after eating, don't leave the food sitting at room temperature for hours on end, this is how bacteria can quickly spoil your food. 
 
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