Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema
Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema bring crisp, crackling skin and succulent meat seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. A cool, tangy green sauce of spinach, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime balances the gentle heat and adds fresh herbal notes. Serve for a weeknight Dinner or casual gathering when you want bold flavor with a bright, creamy finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper. Add drumsticks and toss to coat. Stand the drumsticks upright in the prepared basket, leaning them against the basket wall and each other.
- 3
Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a drumstick registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes. Use kitchen tongs to rearrange the drumsticks halfway through for even cooking.
- 4
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, combine spinach, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; process until the crema sauce is smooth.
- 5
Drizzle some of the crema sauce over the drumsticks and serve with the remaining crema.
- Calories 260.98 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.6 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.45 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.61 g High
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 126.2 mg High
- Sodium 310.79 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.96 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 205.87 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source
- Potassium 289.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 23.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 21.84 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Peruvian Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 260.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
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