Air-Fryer Crispy Curry Drumsticks

Name: Air-Fryer Crispy Curry Drumsticks
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken drumsticks; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Minced fresh cilantro, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Cook: 15 min./batch YIELD: 4 servings.

These air-fryer chicken drumsticks are flavorful, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Sometimes I'll add some red pepper flakes in addition to the curry powder if I want to spice them up. —Zena Furgason, Norman, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 pound chicken drumsticks
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

1. Place chicken in a large bowl; add 1/2 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature. Drain and pat dry.
2. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In another bowl, mix oil, curry powder, onion salt, garlic powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; add chicken and toss to coat. In batches, place chicken in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-17 minutes, turning halfway through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

2 ounces cooked chicken: 180 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.

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