Ready for super flavorful chicken wings without a saucy mess? You have to try this Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings recipe!! 🤩 Fry it to believe it!
Prep Time 35 minutesminutes
Cook Time 18 minutesminutes
Total Time 53 minutesminutes
Makes 2
Ingredients
1poundchicken wings10-12 pieces
Cilantro Lime Marinade
¼cupfresh cilantro leaveschopped
¼cuplime juice
1tablespooncanola oil
1teaspoonchili flakes
½teaspoonground cumin
1clovegarliccrushed
¼teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Get your chicken wings ready. If you don’t have fresh ones, thaw them overnight. Then pat the wings dry with paper towels.
Afterwards, season the chicken drumettes and wingettes with lime juice, canola oil, chili flakes, ground cumin, crushed garlic, roughly chopped cilantro leaves, salt and pepper.
Place the chicken wings with cilantro-lime marinade in a ziplock bag. Remove the excess air, and then marinate them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
Once the air fryer is preheated, place the chicken wings inside and cook them for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden. For even cooking, be sure to space the wings out and flip them halfway.
Top the air fried cilantro lime chicken wings with cilantro leaves. Serve and enjoy with a side of carrots, cucumber, ranch dipping sauce!
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Notes
Fresh chicken wings will yield the best results.
The best way to thaw your chicken wings is to leave them in the refrigerator overnight.
Another effective method for thawing wings is to place them in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes. It typically takes 2-4 hours for the wings to fully defrost.
We do not recommend defrosting them in the microwave as it may dry out the meat and potentially make it unsafe to eat.
Should you choose to air fry wings from frozen, it will have a dry texture and require a longer cooking time.
If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and then let it cook for 5 minutes.
Preheating and thawing your chicken wings properly will yield juicier results. Based on our tests, the longer you cook your chicken wings, the drier they will become.
It’s not ideal to wash your chicken wings as it may contaminate your kitchen.
Chicken wings are considered as white meat and should be cooked to a temperature of 165°F or 74°C or higher.
Don’t marinate for more than 24 hours, the lime juice will break down the chicken wings and alter the texture.
I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer cilantro lime chicken wings recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings being prepared. For best results, start with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.