Name: Chicken Drumsticks with Four Flavorful Rubs
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds); 1/4 cup of your chosen spice rub mix (see below); Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons medium-hot curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Cilantro leaves for serving; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; Zest of one lemon; Fresh thyme and lemon cheeks for serving; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon onion flakes; 1 teaspoon salt flakes; 2 tablespoons sumac; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Fresh oregano leaves for serving; 1.5 tablespoons mild paprika; 3 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; Pinch of chili powder (to taste)

Instructies

Base Recipe

Preheat your 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
Rub 1/4 cup of your chosen spice rub mix all over the chicken drumsticks.
Place the chicken in the air-fryer basket.
Slide the pan and basket back into the appliance.
Keep the temperature set at 400°F and set the timer for 30 minutes.
Cook the drumsticks, turning them halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through.

Indian-Style Rub:

Place the coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, for 40 seconds or until fragrant.
Transfer the seeds to a mortar and pestle; let them cool, then grind finely.
Stir in the ground turmeric, curry powder, ground ginger, and chili powder.
Serve the cooked drumsticks with cilantro leaves.

Smoky Spice Rub:

Place the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, for 45 seconds or until fragrant.
Transfer the seeds to a mortar and pestle; let them cool, then grind finely.
Stir in the smoked paprika and lemon zest.
Serve the cooked drumsticks with fresh thyme and lemon cheeks.

Sumac Rub:

Place the whole black peppercorns, onion flakes, and salt flakes in a mortar and pestle; grind finely.
Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the sumac, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
Serve the cooked drumsticks with fresh oregano leaves.

Cajun Rub:

Combine the mild paprika, dried basil leaves, ground black pepper, ground fennel seeds, dried thyme, ground white pepper, and chili powder in a bowl.
Serve the cooked drumsticks with fresh basil leaves and lime wedges.
Enjoy your flavorful drumsticks with these delicious spice rubs!

Chicken Drumsticks with Four Flavorful Rubs