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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 642kcal
Cost: $20

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Notes

  • 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. 

Nutrition

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