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Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky-glazed drumsticks with sweet chili and bright lime, air-fried until the skin crisps and the sauce caramelizes. Ready in 25 minutes with just three ingredients.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
28g
Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Drumsticks
satisfyingquickamericanchickencrispyjuicyglossyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Arrange drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

  3. Step 3

    Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes until skin starts to crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Toss drumsticks with sweet chili sauce and return to air fryer for 6 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze fresh lime juice over the drumsticks and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • air fryer basket
  • paper towels
  • tongs

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