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Air fryer butterfly chicken drumsticks on a plate with dipping sauce.

Butterfly Drumsticks

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Butterfly drumsticks are a fun to eat crowd pleasing meal that cooks quickly with minimal prep. Air fryer butterfly chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and loaded with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 large chicken drumsticks with skin
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Lime wedges to garnish

Instructions

  • Pat dry the chicken drumsticks with a kitchen towel. With a sharp knife cut the chicken drumstick until the knife reaches the bone and open it to spread like a wing. Place the chicken in a large bowl and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients to marinate the chicken; lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour them over the chicken drumsticks and massage the chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes. Spray some oil in the air fryer basket and arrange the chicken drumsticks in a single layer.
  • Air fry the chicken for 18-20 minutes by flipping the chicken halfway through.
  • Once done, garnish the butterfly chicken with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side to enjoy.

Notes

  • Carefully butterfly the drumsticks by cutting to the bone with a sharp knife. 
  • Rub the marinade into all of the surfaces of the chicken. 
  • Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or up to overnight. 
  • Preheat the air fryer. 
  • Place the chicken into the air fryer basket in a single layer. 
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches if necessary. 
  • Air fryer cooking times should be used as a guide. Adjust according to the size of your chicken legs and the make and model of your air fryer. 
  • Flip the chicken halfway through cooking. 
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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