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lemongrass chilli Air Fryer chicken wings

Zesty Lemongrass Chilli Air Fryer Chicken Wings You'll Love

Discover the bold flavors of lemongrass chilli air fryer chicken wings, perfect for game day!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 1 kg Chicken Wings Cut evenly for uniform cooking.
  • 1 tbsp Oil Vegetable or canola oil to add moisture.
For the Marinade
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon/Lime Juice Zesty acidity; vinegar can be swapped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger Grated; adjust if using ground ginger.
  • 1 whole Red Chilli Adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Roughly chopped for fragrance.
  • Salt To taste; omit if using soy sauce.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Peanuts Roughly chopped, optional but recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Spring Onions Finely chopped for freshness.
  • Optional Red Chilli Finely chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, combine 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add in 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of grated fresh ginger, 1 whole red chilli, and 1 stalk of roughly chopped lemongrass. Blend until smooth to create marinade.
  2. Place chicken wings in a bowl and pour marinade over, coating well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Prepare to load marinated chicken wings in a single layer.
  4. Carefully arrange chicken wings in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. While wings cook, toast 1 cup of chopped peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Once wings are caramelized, remove from air fryer and serve hot, topped with toasted peanuts, spring onions, and optional red chilli.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Overnight marination intensifies flavor. Always arrange wings in a single layer for even cooking. Adjust spice level as desired.

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