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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 261.31 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 19.65 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 12.38 g 5%
- Total Fat 13.53 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.62 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 126.4 mg High 42%
- Sodium 313.64 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.47 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 282.21 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 23.78 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
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 261.31 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 261.31 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.
- Is Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema healthy?
- Peruvian-Style Air Fryer Drumsticks with Green Crema has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 261.31 calories and 19.65 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 313.64 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.62 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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