Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Crispy air‑fried chicken drumsticks are marinated in garlic herb seasoning, paprika, olive oil, and Japanese BBQ sauce, then finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The quick hour‑long marination and 18‑minute cooking time deliver a sweet‑savory glaze in under 30 minutes.
Recipe by Sheila Williams· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp garlic herb seasoning
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup Japanese BBQ sauce
- honey, to taste
- parsley, to taste
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and, using a sharp knife, make shallow diagonal cuts on each piece to allow the marinade to penetrate.
- 2Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and add olive oil, garlic herb seasoning, paprika, and Japanese BBQ sauce; toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 3Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 392°F (392°F) if your model requires preheating; this usually takes about 3 minutes.
- 5Arrange the marinated drumsticks in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.
- 6Cook at 392°F for 18 minutes, flipping the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
- 7When the internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F) and the skin is golden and crisp, remove the chicken from the air fryer.
- 8Immediately drizzle the hot chicken with honey, allowing it to melt and coat the pieces.
- 9Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Dry the chicken first
Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels before making cuts and adding the marinade.
Flip halfway
Flip the drumsticks at the 9‑minute mark to promote even browning.
Preheat if needed
Preheat the air fryer for about 3 minutes when your model requires it before loading the chicken.
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28 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken?
- About 28 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by Sheila Williams on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.