Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Drumsticks
You'll love these Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Drumsticks! We bake the drumsticks in the air fryer for a juicy and tender texture. The spicy and sweet flavor is so delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Marinating Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 642kcal
Cost: $20
- 8 whole green onions roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 whole habanero seeded
- 1 whole ginger 1-inch pieced sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon allspice ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander ground
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper ground
- 4 pounds chicken drumsticks
In a food processor, combine green onions, avocado oil, habanero, ginger, golden raisins, garlic, thyme, allspice, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Blend for 1-2 minutes until the paste is smooth. Toss chicken drumsticks with the jerk marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer.
Preheat the air fryer to 360ºF. Place chicken drumsticks inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 30 minutes turning the chicken at the halfway point.
Chicken should be crispy and tender with an internal temperature of 165ºF
- The longer you marinate Jerk Chicken, the more flavorful it will taste.
- Make sure to wear gloves when handling habanero chilies.
- I find that chicken thighs and drumsticks make the best Jerk Chicken.
- Leave space between the drumsticks in the air fryer for proper air circulation. Overcrowding the chicken will prevent them from becoming crispy.
Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 280mg | Sodium: 1482mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg