Cowboy Butter Chicken Drumsticks
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- 7 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. These cowboy butter chicken drumsticks are brined in pickle juice for extra flavor and then air‑fried to a crispy finish. A buttery herb glaze adds a rich, savory finish that makes this quick weeknight dinner unforgettable.
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Method
Score the chicken drumsticks with a knife and place them in a large bowl.
Pour the pickle juice over the drumsticks, add some dill, and let them brine for at least one hour, flipping periodically; then drain the juice.
Season the drumsticks with the cowboy butter blend and paprika until evenly coated.
Arrange the drumsticks in the air‑fryer basket and air‑fry at 400°F for 20‑30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked.
Mix the melted butter with a pinch of cowboy butter seasoning, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
When the chicken is done, brush or drizzle the butter mixture over the drumsticks and serve.
Tips while you cook
- Score before brining
- Score the drumsticks with a knife before placing them in the pickle juice brine.
- Flip halfway in the air‑fryer
- Flip the drumsticks halfway through the 20‑30 minute air‑fry.
- Apply butter glaze while hot
- Brush or drizzle the melted butter‑herb mixture over the drumsticks immediately after they finish cooking.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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