Sticky Honey-Orange Chicken Drumettes
Succulent, sticky chicken drumettes with a tangy-sweet honey-orange glaze, perfect for a quick appetizer or main course.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 ½ pounds chicken drumettes bone-in
- Salt and ground white pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup raw onion rings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 380°F.
- Line the cooking basket with parchment paper and lightly grease it with 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining peanut oil, honey, tamari sauce, mustard, garlic, orange juice, and sambal oelek.
- Whisk well.
- Arrange the chicken drumettes in the prepared cooking basket.
- Season with salt and white pepper.
- Spread 1/2 of the honey mixture evenly over each drumette and pour in the chicken broth.
- Cook for 12 minutes.
- Turn the drumettes over, add the remaining honey mixture, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with onion rings and serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürztraminer to balance the sweet and spicy flavors of the dish.
Nutrition values
Calories: 317 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5 g | Protein: 38.4 g | Fat: 12.5 g