Air-Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Air-Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
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This Air-Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe, with a Thai Chili glaze, results in healthier, crispy wings that take very little time to cook.
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Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 4 lb chicken wings (see notes)
- 2 sticks celery
- 1 whole onion
- 10 cloves garlic
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup Franks Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (see notes)
Thai Chili Sauce
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- ¼ cup Sambal oelek sauce (see notes)
- ¼ sup sriracha hot chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 4 tablespoon butter
Garnish
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Instructions
Chicken Wings
- Put the chicken wings, onion, garlic cloves, celery sticks, carrot, and salt and bring to a boil
- Once the water reaches a boil add the Franks Hot Sauce and boil on medium heat for 10 minutes. (see notes)
- Remove the wings using a slotted spoon, and lay them flat on a cookie sheet rack to dry for about 10 minutes. (See notes)
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
- Pat the wings dry and toss them in the baking powder.
- Air fry for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through. (see notes)
- Remove from the oven and toss in the prepared sauce. (see notes)
Thai Chili Sauce
- Grind, crush or grate your garlic, and ginger.
- Add these along with all of the remaining ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes to get a well blended consistency
- Cover and set aside till it's time to toss the wings
Garnish
- Plate and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Chicken wings - Buy a package of mixed wings, half flat pieces, and half drums, so you have an even amount of each.
- Baking powder - This is essential to crispy wings, and I use ½ teaspoon per lb of wings.
- This is essential to crispy wings, and I use ½
- Sambal Oelek sauce - This is available at most supermarkets in the Asian aisle. If you can't find it, use any chili garlic sauce you can source.
- This is available at most supermarkets in the Asian aisle. If you can't find it
- Boiling the wings - This is my preferred method of making chicken wings. It helps add flavor and results in crispier wings in a shorter time.
- is my preferred method
- Drying the wings - Make sure to let the wings sit for 10 minutes. This helps all the liquid from the broth evaporate, which means crispier wings.
- Make sure to let the wings sit for 10 minutes. This helps all the liquid from the broth evaporate, which
- Air-frying the wings—Air fryers vary by brand, so you may need to adjust the cooking time by 5-10 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and cook to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- —Air fryers vary by brand, so you may need to adjust the cooking time by 5-10 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and cook to 165 degrees Fahrenheit
- Tossing in the sauce - I toss the wings in the prepared sauce and let them sit for 5 minutes before serving them to help get a good coating on them.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8servings
Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
2328mg
(97%)
Potassium
332mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
742IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8servings | |
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2328mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 742IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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