Air-Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Soy-Garlic Stir-Fry Vegetables:

Name: Air-Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Soy-Garlic Stir-Fry Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup cabbage, shredded; 1 red capsicum, sliced into thin strips; 1 cup sugar peas; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor); 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred); 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for richer flavor); 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness); 1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

December 9, 2024

This recipe features crispy air-fried chicken drumsticks paired with a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry of fresh vegetables, including cabbage, red capsicum, sugar peas, carrots, and onions. Tossed in a soy-garlic sauce infused with ginger and a hint of sweetness, this dish is both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for a quick, balanced meal that's full of texture and taste!

Air-Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Soy-Garlic Stir-Fry Vegetables

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Cuisine

Asian

Author:

Anthony

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Drumsticks

4 chicken drumsticks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Stir-Fry Vegetables

1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 red capsicum, sliced into thin strips
1 cup sugar peas
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

Soy-Garlic Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for richer flavor)
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

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Directions

Prepare the Drumsticks

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the drumsticks.
Place the drumsticks in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), water, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and honey or sugar (if using). If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix in the cornstarch.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add onions, carrots, and red capsicum. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add cabbage and sugar peas. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add the Sauce:

Pour the soy-garlic sauce over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.

Assemble

Serve the air-fried chicken drumsticks alongside the stir-fried vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced spring onions if desired.

Recipe Note

Approximate carbohydrate content, let's break it down. This estimate assumes the recipe serves 2 portions (2 chicken drumsticks and half the stir-fried vegetables per serving)

To calculate the approximate carbohydrate content, let's break it down. This estimate assumes the recipe serves 2 portions (2 chicken drumsticks and half the stir-fried vegetables per serving):

Carbohydrate Sources

Chicken Drumsticks (2 per serving):

Chicken has virtually no carbohydrates.

Vegetables (per serving):

Cabbage (0.5 cup): ~2.5g

Red capsicum (0.5 medium): ~3g

Sugar peas (0.5 cup): ~4g

Onion (0.25 medium): ~2g

Carrot (0.5 medium): ~3g

Total from vegetables: ~14.5g

Soy-Garlic Sauce (half the sauce per serving):

Soy sauce (1 tbsp): ~1g

Honey or sugar (0.5 tsp): ~3g

Cornstarch (if used, 0.25 tsp): ~1g

Total from sauce: ~5g

Total Carbohydrates Per Serving

Vegetables: ~14.5g Soy-Garlic Sauce: ~5g Chicken Drumsticks: ~0g

Estimated total per serving: ~19.5g net carbs

If you skip the honey/sugar or cornstarch in the sauce, the carb count drops to ~15.5g per serving. Let me know if you’d like assistance tailoring the recipe for lower carbs or specific dietary needs!

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