Air Fryer Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Drumettes
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Drumettes Soy Sauce Glaze Recipe – Popular Chicken Dish
Introducing an easy-to-follow recipe for Air Fryer Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Drumettes that you can make at home. This chicken dish, with its crispy exterior and tender interior, is a family favorite.
Main Ingredients- 1 pack (approx. 350g) chicken drumettes
Chicken Drumette Marinade- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 2 tsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 2 pinches of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Soy Sauce Glaze- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 100ml water
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 2 tsp cooking wine (or mirin)
- 0.5 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 2 pinches of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Soy Sauce Glaze- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 100ml water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 1 pack (about 350g) of chicken drumettes. Gently rub each drumette under running water to clean them thoroughly. Rinsing them 2-3 times will ensure they are very clean.
Step 2
After washing, place the chicken drumettes in a colander to drain any excess water. Ensuring they are well-drained will help them become crispier when cooked.
Step 3
Transfer the drained drumettes to a mixing bowl. Now, let’s marinate them. Add 0.5 tsp of onion powder for added flavor. (If you have onion or garlic powder, it’s great to use, but you can omit it if not. Here, only onion powder was used.)
Step 4
Add 1 tsp of mild curry powder for a subtle, pleasant aroma.
Step 5
Add 2 tsp of cooking wine or mirin to help remove any gamey smell and add a nice sheen to the drumettes.
Step 6
Sprinkle in 2 pinches of salt for seasoning and a pinch of black pepper.
Step 7
Put on disposable gloves and gently massage the drumettes to ensure the marinade ingredients are evenly distributed. Let the marinated drumettes sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
While the drumettes are marinating, lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with a little oil. This prevents the drumettes from sticking and contributes to a crispier texture.
Step 9
Arrange the marinated drumettes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. For the first cook, set the temperature to 180°C (350°F).
Step 10
Set the timer for 10 minutes and start the air fryer.
Step 11
After the first cooking time, use tongs to flip each drumette over. This ensures they cook evenly on all sides.
Step 12
Now, for the second cooking stage. Keep the temperature at 180°C (350°F) and set the timer for 3 minutes. (The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the drumettes and your air fryer model. It’s important to check the drumettes by opening the basket occasionally and adjust the time as needed to achieve a golden-brown color on both sides.)
Step 13
After a total of 13 minutes of cooking, the drumettes are beautifully golden brown and perfectly cooked on both sides. They’re ready with a delightful crispy exterior and juicy interior!
Step 14
While the drumettes are cooking, let’s make the soy sauce glaze. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, and 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic. Stir well with a spoon until evenly mixed.
Step 15
Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture and 100ml of water into a frying pan. Heat over medium heat on the stovetop.
Step 16
Once the sauce begins to bubble, stir it with a spoon to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 17
Add all the cooked chicken drumettes to the simmering soy sauce mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir the drumettes constantly as the sauce thickens and coats them. Be careful not to let the sauce burn.
Step 18
When the soy sauce glaze has almost completely reduced and beautifully coats the drumettes, turn off the heat. Finish by sprinkling some sesame seeds for an added nutty flavor.
Step 19
Transfer the finished Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Drumettes to a serving plate. Sprinkle with more sesame seeds. If you have it, adding some chopped parsley or chives would make it even more visually appealing. (Oops, I forgot the parsley! I’ll definitely remember it next time.) And there you have it – delicious Air Fryer Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Drumettes! Enjoy your meal!
