Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema

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These air-fried Peruvian-style chicken drumsticks are served with a green crema made with spinach, lime, cilantro, and some jalapeño to kick the heat up a notch.

Submitted by Allrecipes
Updated on June 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • olive oil for brushing

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 (4 ounce) chicken drumsticks

Crema Sauce:

  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves, stems removed

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves

  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Brush an air fryer basket with olive oil.

  2. Combine honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl. Add drumsticks; toss to coat. Arrange drumsticks vertically in the prepared basket, leaning against the basket wall and one another.

  3. Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of drumstick reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes. Rearrange drumsticks with kitchen tongs halfway through cooking for even cooking.

  4. Meanwhile, make sauce: Combine spinach, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; process until crema sauce is smooth.

  5. Drizzle some crema sauce over drumsticks and serve with remaining crema.

Recipe Tip

Any extra sauce can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Use as a salad dressing, baked potato topper, or on tacos.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sauce. The actual amount of sauce consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271 Calories
18g Fat
6g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 574mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 284mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.