Description
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. A perfect balance of caramelized skin and juicy dark meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook at 400&F (200&C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Brush the honey garlic glaze generously onto each drumstick once the initial cooking time is complete.
- Return the glazed chicken to the air fryer and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized.
- Remove from the air fryer and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.