Air Fryer Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze, air fried to crispy perfection for a quick and flavorful protein-packed meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 (about 2 lbs) chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Step 2: Add 8 chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly in the honey-soy marinade. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
Step 3: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the basket, reserving the leftover marinade.
Step 4: Air fry the drumsticks for 10 minutes, then brush with some reserved marinade. Flip the drumsticks and air fry an additional 8-10 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Remove the chicken and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions before serving.