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sticky asian chicken drumsticks on a ceramic plate

Honey Yuzu Garlic Chicken


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Description

This Honey Yuzu Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky, savory-sweet glaze made with yuzu marmalade, garlic, miso, and soy sauce. Cooked in the air fryer, it’s an easy Japanese-inspired chicken recipe that’s perfect for weeknight meals.


Ingredients

  • 6 drumsticks (1.5 lbs)
  • 5-6 tbsp of yuzu honey marmalade or jam, depending on how sweet you like it
  • 2 tbsp white miso
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sansho or black pepper
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp perilla or sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha, optional
  • green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate: In a bowl or bag, combine yuzu marmalade, miso, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, oil, and sriracha (if using). Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
  2. Preheat Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  3. First Cook: Place drumsticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Glaze + Cook Again: Brush with more marinade, then air fry for another 5 minutes.
  5. Flip + Finish: Flip the chicken and cook for another 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Char (Optional): Increase temperature to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for 2 minutes, or until slightly charred to your liking.
  7. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Air Fry
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drumstick
  • Calories: 97
  • Sugar: 10.5 g
  • Sodium: 397 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 13.2 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 13 mg