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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

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Arrange drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 3
Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes until skin starts to crisp.
Step 4
Toss drumsticks with sweet chili sauce and return to air fryer for 6 minutes.
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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