Butterfly Drumsticks
Butterfly drumsticks are a fun, crowd-pleasing meal that cooks quickly with minimal prep. The chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and loaded with flavor.
Servings: 3 servings
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
- Marinate: Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors fully.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Make sure the air fryer to achieve perfect sear on the outside.
- Do not overcrowd: Arrange chicken evenly in one layer and do not overlap to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg