Easy Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings
(Gluten-free and lower calorie, it's easy to love these tender, crispy and juicy wings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings free-range
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Oil and Toss: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the olive oil.
- Mix the Breading: Whisk together the almond flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Trust me you will love this seasoned crust.
- Bread the Wings: Coat each wing in the almond flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Lay them out on a plate as you go.
- Air Fry to Perfection: Arrange the wings in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for air circulation. Cook for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. They're done when they're crispy (if you have a fancy meat thermometer, target an internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve straight from the air fryer with a side of celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce, like a homemade avocado ranch or a tangy yogurt-based dip.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 389IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.