Spicy & Sweet Buffalo Chicken Drumettes
Your Home Chicken Feast! Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumettes ★
Buffalo chicken drumettes baked with a delightful sweet and spicy sauce! Delicious made with chicken wings, but even better with chicken drumettes! All Recipes by 10000recipe.
Essential Ingredients- 500g chicken drumettes
- 2 cups milk (for tenderizing and odor removal)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Cooking oil, as needed (for coating)
Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp paprika powder (for color and flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder (adjust for spice level)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp paprika powder (for color and flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp chili powder (adjust for spice level)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the 500g of chicken drumettes. To remove any gamey smell, submerge the drumettes in 2 cups of milk and let them soak for about 10 minutes. Milk is very effective at neutralizing odors in chicken.
Step 2
Drain the milk-soaked drumettes and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Once dry, sprinkle a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and some cooking oil over the drumettes. Gently toss to coat evenly. This oil coating will help them achieve a crispier texture when cooked.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious sauce! In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp hot sauce, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 Tbsp paprika powder, 1/2 Tbsp chili powder, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined to create your sauce. Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce or chili powder to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
Step 4
Arrange the prepared drumettes in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap too much. Set the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and cook for about 20 minutes. The drumettes will start to turn golden brown.
Step 5
After 20 minutes of cooking, carefully remove the drumettes from the air fryer. Brush or toss them thoroughly with the prepared sauce. Make sure each piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor. This step is crucial for a delicious finish.
Step 6
Return the sauced drumettes to the air fryer basket. Lower the temperature to 160°C (320°F) and cook for an additional 10 minutes. This final cooking phase ensures the sauce caramelizes beautifully without burning, while cooking the drumettes through to perfection with a glossy finish. Your delicious Buffalo Chicken Drumettes are now ready to be enjoyed hot!
