GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Crispy fried chicken without all the oil? That’s why you have an air fryer! This recipe is still finger-licking good.
Air fryer recipe: Crispy Drumsticks, wedges and garlic mayo
INGREDIENTS
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1⁄2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- WEDGES
- 6 potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- GARLIC-MAYO DIP
- 1⁄2 cup plain yoghurt
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 garlic clove, grated
- 1⁄2 cup parsley, chopped and divided
INSTRUCTIONS
- PLACE drumsticks in a shallow bowl and pour over the buttermilk. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- MIX the flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and spices in a large bowl. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and wipe off any excess with a paper towel. Coat chicken in the flour-breadcrumb mixture
and shake off the excess. - SET the air fryer to 180°C and arrange the chicken in the basket, taking care not to overcrowd it. Air fry until golden-brown and crisp, about 20–30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- REMOVE the chicken from the air fryer. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- WEDGES Place the potato wedges in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until just soft to the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes.
- DRAIN well and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Once cool, transfer to a bowl and add the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to make sure the wedges are evenly coated.
- TRANSFER the wedges to the air fryer basket. Air fry until golden brown and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes.
Garlic-Mayo Dip
Place the yoghurt, mayonnaise, garlic, half the parsley and 1⁄4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- TO SERVE Divide the crispy chicken drumsticks, potato wedges and garlic-mayo dip between four plates. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining chopped parsley.
TIP: Most air fryer baskets and racks are dishwasher safe. They’re also generally covered with a non-stick coating, so even if you are cleaning it by hand, it’s a painless process.
