Whether you’re a busy parent wanting to whip up a quick and easy dinner or you’re just looking for a healthier alternative to deep fried chicken, air fryer chicken drumettes are the perfect solution.
This recipe uses a simple sweet and spicy rub that can be made in advance and store in your pantry for when the mood (or craving) strikes. Best of all, these chicken drumettes are cooked in the air fryer, so they’re healthier than their deep fried counterparts.
To make these air fryer chicken drumettes, start by mixing together the sweet and spicy rub. Then, coat the chicken in the rub, being sure to evenly coat each piece. Next, place the chicken in the air fryer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked, serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut your drumettes in half, length-wise.
3. In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of flour, 1 tsp. of paprika, 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. of onion powder, 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp. of salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1/4 cup of milk.
5. Dip each drumette in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture.
6. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the chicken in the basket.
7. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
If you’re looking for a delicious way to prepare chicken drumettes, look no further than this recipe for air fryer sweet and spicy chicken. First, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Then, mix together the marinade ingredients of honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Next, coat the chicken drumettes in the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated.
Then, place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Once they’re finished cooking, drizzle with additional sriracha sauce and serve. Enjoy!
2. Cut your drumettes in half, length-wise.
Cutting your chicken drumettes in half length-wise is a great way to get more surface area for your air fryer. This will help you achieve an even cook on your chicken, as well as giving you more opportunities to add sauce or seasoning.
To do this, simply place your chicken on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice through the center of each drumette. Be sure to cut evenly so that each half is roughly the same size. Once you’ve cut your drumettes in half, you’re ready to start cooking!
3. In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of flour, 1 tsp. of paprika, 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. of onion powder, 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp. of salt.
4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1/4 cup of milk.
Whisking the egg and milk together creates a cohesive mixture that will help to bind the seasonings to the chicken.
This step is essential in ensuring that the chicken is evenly coated and that the flavors are well-distributed. By taking the time to whisk the egg and milk mixture together, you are ensuring that your chicken will be full of flavor and juicy.
5. Dip each drumette in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture.
The perfect party dish is often something that is delicious and easy to eat. Chicken drumettes fit that bill perfectly, and when they are cooked in an air fryer they become even more irresistible. This recipe for air fryer sweet and spicy chicken drumettes is easy to follow and produces chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
To make the chicken, you will need:
-1 pound of chicken drumettes -1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon of salt
-1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
-1/4 teaspoon of paprika
-1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
-1 egg
-1/4 cup of milk To make the sauce,
you will need: -1/4 cup of honey
-1/4 cup of sriracha sauce
-1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
-1/4 teaspoon of salt First,
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. While the air fryer is preheating, you can start working on the chicken. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip each chicken drumette in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then back in the flour mixture. Make sure that each drumette is well coated. Place the chicken drumettes in the air fryer basket, making sure that they are not touching each other.
Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes. While the chicken is cooling, you can start on the sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, and salt. Once the chicken is cooled, you can either dip each drumette in the sauce or you can brush the sauce on with a pastry brush. Place the chicken back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and enjoy!
6. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the chicken in the basket.
Be sure to spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray before adding the chicken drumettes, or they may stick and be difficult to remove.
Placing the chicken in the basket in a single layer will help them cook evenly. Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
7. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
When it comes to cooking chicken in an air fryer, drumettes are the perfect size and shape. They cook evenly and always come out juicy on the inside with a nice crispy exterior. For this recipe, we kept it simple with a sweet and spicy glaze made with honey, sriracha, and soy sauce.
The key to getting crispy chicken in an air fryer is to make sure the skin is dry before cooking. If there is any moisture on the skin, it will steam instead of fry. To get the skin nice and dry, we recommend patting the chicken down with a paper towel. Once the chicken is dry, it’s time to start frying. Cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
If you find that the skin is browning too quickly, you can lower the temperature of the air fryer. As the chicken cooks, the honey and sriracha glaze will start to caramelize and form a delicious crust. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the air fryer and enjoy!
Overall, the air fryer chicken drumettes turned out well. They were crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
The sweet and spicy sauce was a perfect balance of flavors. The chicken drumettes would be a great appetizer or main dish.