Crispy Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks, Creamy Green Sauce

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • olive oil for brushing

  • 1tablespoonhoney

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 2clovesgarlic, grated

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspoonsmoked paprika

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 6(4 ounce)chicken drumsticks

  • 1cupbaby spinach leaves, stems removed

  • ¾cupsour cream

  • ¼cupcilantro leaves

  • ½jalapeno pepper, seeded

  • 2tablespoonsfresh lime juice

  • 1clovegarlic, smashed

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

Cooking 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.

Tips

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

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories271
% 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.

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