AIR-FRYER SPICY CHICKEN WINGS
Chicken wings turn out perfectly when they're cooked in an air fryer. Here, they are tossed with a bit of baking powder before frying, which yields a particularly crunchy, browned skin with a rough, craggy texture. It's a technique based on one from Ben Mims's cookbook, "Air Fry Every Day" (Clarkson Potter, 2018), which he learned from J. Kenji López-Alt from Serious Eats. After frying, the wings are tossed with a honey and chile-based sauce spiked with fresh lemon juice and zest. Sticky, fiery and impossible to stop eating, they are an easier, leaner version of deep-fried chicken wings, made without the mess.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories finger foods, poultry, appetizer, main course
Time 25m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with baking powder, salt and pepper until the pieces are thoroughly coated. Spread the pieces out on a rack placed on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. (The longer, the better.)
- Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees, if preheating is necessary.
- Arrange chicken on air fryer rack so all of the pieces are standing up against the edges of the basket, with as much space around each one as possible. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together butter, lemon zest and juice, honey, Tabasco and sriracha.
- Immediately transfer the fried chicken wings to the bowl with the honey-chile sauce and toss well. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 343 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Akabar Bhai
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with my friends and family. I know they're going to love it.
Greg Miller
[email protected]I love the idea of using an air fryer to make chicken wings. It's a healthier way to enjoy this delicious food.
Mohodd
[email protected]I've never made chicken wings in the air fryer before. This recipe makes it look easy.
Crystal Cameron
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can handle the heat, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.
Nalwadda Monica
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.
Lawrence Prince Moore
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe again with different spices.
Gosho123
[email protected]I served these wings with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
milla samuels
[email protected]These wings are a great appetizer or main course.
sudip Rai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these wings were just the right amount of heat.
Amr Ibrahim
[email protected]These wings are a great way to use up leftover chicken.
mubiru saul
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken wings.
MD. REJUONE PARVEZ
[email protected]These wings are so crispy and flavorful. I love the combination of spices.
nilakas sk
[email protected]I've made these wings several times and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them.
Fish fisho
[email protected]These wings are perfect for game day or a party. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
bama fan
[email protected]I love how easy these wings are to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.
Wyoma K Webb
[email protected]Just made these wings and they were so good! The air fryer made them crispy and juicy.
ArUn AbHii
[email protected]These wings were delicious! I used a store-bought buffalo sauce instead of making my own and they still turned out great.
Nondumiso Nokubonga
[email protected]The wings were easy to make and tasted great. I would recommend using a little less cayenne pepper if you don't like things too spicy.
Tiffany Verdin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the wings turned out amazing! My family loved them.
Olwethu
[email protected]These wings were a hit! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the perfect amount of heat. I will definitely be making these again.