Ingredients
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olive oil for brushing
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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6 (4 ounce) chicken drumsticks
Crema Sauce:
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1 cup baby spinach leaves, stems removed
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¾ cup sour cream
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¼ cup cilantro leaves
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½ jalapeno pepper, seeded
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Brush an air fryer basket with olive oil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drizzle some crema sauce over drumsticks and serve with remaining crema.
Recipe Tip
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 (per serving)
| 271 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 271 | |
| % 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.
