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Golden brown crispy chicken drumettes glazed in a shiny maple garlic sauce
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Crispy Air Fryer Maple Garlic Chicken Drumettes

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken drumettes thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the drumettes with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and onion powder; toss until the poultry is evenly coated.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the drumettes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring space between pieces for optimal airflow.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes, then use tongs to flip each drumette.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • While the chicken cooks, combine maple syrup, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Simmer the glaze for 4 minutes or until it reduces slightly to a syrupy consistency.
  • Transfer the cooked drumettes to a clean bowl and pour the warm maple garlic glaze over them, tossing to ensure complete emulsified coverage.
  • Optional: Return the glazed chicken to the air fryer for 1 minute at 400°F to further caramelize the sugars.