Sticky, sweet, garlicky & finger-licking good
This is a foolproof recipe for juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a glossy honey-garlic sauce. Works perfectly in the oven, air fryer, or pan.
🧺 Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 8–10 chicken drumsticks
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp oil (olive or neutral)
🍯 Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup (for color & depth)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika (or chili flakes for heat)
🥣 Step 1: Prep the Chicken
- Pat drumsticks dry (important for browning).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat with oil.
🍯 Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a bowl, mix:
- Honey
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Ketchup
- Vinegar
- Paprika
Set aside.