Sticky lemongrass chilli air fryer chicken wings
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Sticky lemongrass chilli air fryer chicken wings
Description
This dish relies on a marinade blending neutral oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, citrus juice, aromatics such as garlic and ginger, and finely chopped lemongrass and chili for heat and fragrance. After marinating, the chicken wings are cooked in an air fryer at a high temperature to achieve a sticky, caramelized coating and tender interior without deep frying. The peanuts add a roasted crunch, complemented by fresh chili and green onion garnishes. The resulting wings carry a complex flavor profile with savory, sweet, and tangy elements along with a hint of spice and the unique brightness of lemongrass.
Serving the wings topped with chopped peanuts and fresh aromatics enhances both taste and texture. Their preparation in the air fryer makes them less oily while still crispy, suitable for casual gatherings or as part of a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) chicken wings
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ginger grated, fresh
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 talk lemon grass roughly chopped
- salt to taste
To serve
- 1 cup peanuts roughly chopped
- 1 red chili pepper finely chopped (optional
- ½ cup green onion finely chopped, aka spring onion
Instructions
- Combine the oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chilli and lemongrass in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl then pour over the marinade. Cover and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but ideally overnight in the fridge.
- To cook, place the chicken wings in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer.
- Cook at 200°C/390°F for 15-20 minutes, turning over half way, until the wings are caramelized and cooked through.
- While the chicken wings are cooking, toast or roast the peanuts in a hot pan/hot oven for 5 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- To serve, top the chicken wings with the peanuts, finely chopped chillies and spring onion/green onion.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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