Mom's Glazed Drumsticks (Oven and Air Fryer Methods)

Glazed Drumsticks

2 packages of chicken drumsticks, about 10 to 12 in each package
1 1/2 Tbs cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp ginger
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup of water

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Place drumsticks in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake, turning once, for 30 minutes.  Mix the remaining ingredients into a
saucepan.  Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils.  About 3 minutes.
Brush part of the sauce over the drumsticks.  Continue baking the chicken, turning and
brushing several times with the sauce until the chicken is done and richly glazed.  If you
like more glaze on your chicken, double the sauce recipe.   Enjoy!

Here’s the Air Fryer version.  

2 packages of chicken drumsticks, about 10 to 12 in each package.  Or you can use chicken wings.  Thawed. 

1 1/2 Tbs cornstarch

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp ginger

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup of water

Combine all of the ingredients, except for the cornstarch.  Marinate the chicken all afternoon in a zip lock bag, refrigerated.  

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.  Place drumsticks in a single layer on a baking sheet, grill style shelf or tray. 

Pour the marinade into a bowl and add the cornstarch.  Bake 1 to 2 minutes on high in microwave or until sauce has thickened.  Baste each drumstick or wing with some sauce.  Cook 5 minutes and then turn.  Baste the other sides.  Cook 5 minutes more.  Turn and baste every 5 minutes until the 30 minutes is done.  Continue basting and turning to desired doneness. You may need to go 35 minutes for crispier skin.  Serve with 1/2 cup of ranch dressing whisked with 1/2 to 1 Tbs of wasabi powder.