FRYING START

Tasty dishes to help you make the most of this year’s hottest kitchen gadget – the air fryer

- VICTORIA GRAY

JERK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

MAKES 4-6

METHOD

■ Lay the drumsticks in the base of a lidded container.

■ Meanwhile, make the jerk sauce by putting all the ingredients into a blender. Blend to a smooth paste. If the mixture is too thick and doesn’t blend, add a little more oil to loosen it slightly.

■ Pour the sauce over the chicken and rub in to ensure everything is well coated.

■ Cover with the lid and transfer to the fridge to marinate, ideally overnight. 

■ Once the chicken is marinated, lay it in the base of the air fryer in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your fryer). Cook at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through cooking time, until the meat is tender and the juices run clear.

■ Serve hot. These are great with coleslaw, potato wedges and a lime wedge. Or, for a true taste of Caribbean sunshine, serve with rice and peas.