Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy-skinned chicken drumsticks coated in glossy teriyaki sauce and finished with sesame seeds. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 23 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 24g
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Ingredients
- 8 count chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Arrange drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side up.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
- 4
Shake the basket to coat drumsticks, then brush generously with teriyaki sauce.
- 5
Air fry for 3 more minutes until the glaze is glossy and caramelized.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds while still hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- pastry brush
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