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Air fryer lemongrass chicken wings, served on a banana leaf with savory and spicy Thai dip.
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Easy Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Wings

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Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Wings are not your typical wings. They are citrusy, slightly sweet, with a hint of earthiness. 🤩 Fry it, to believe it!
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Makes 2

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken wings 10-12 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Thai Spicy Dip

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 bird's eye chili
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 5 cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Thaw frozen chicken wings overnight or use fresh ones.
    thawed wingettes and drumettes on a black plate
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • While preheating, pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Then, season the wings with lemongrass paste, crushed garlic, fish sauce, and ground pepper. Toss the wingettes and drumettes until fully coated.
    Seasoning wings with lemongrass paste and other spices.
  • Then, carefully put the chicken wings in the air fryer and cook them for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Space them out for even cooking. Air fry until the wings become crispy and golden. If air frying from frozen, add 3-5 more minutes.
    Cooking lemongrass chicken wings in air fryer
  • While the season chicken wings are cooking, prepare the Thai savory and spicy dip. In a small bowl, combine water, fish sauce, lime juice, chili, sugar, and roughly chopped cilantro leaves. Add more chili if desired.
    Mixing thai spicy dip in a ramekin bowl
  • Transfer the fried lemongrass chicken wings onto a serving plate with the Thai savory and spicy sauce on the side. Enjoy!
    Air fried lemongrass chicken wings

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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.
  • Air frying from frozen will result in a dry texture and longer cooking time.
  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 380°F or 193°C and then let it cook without food for 4-5 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 classified as white meat and should be cooked to a temperature of 165°F or 74°C or higher.
  • For those who prefer spicier flavors, feel free to add more chili flakes to the Thai savory and spicy dip.
  • Avoid marinating the chicken wings with the lemongrass paste, as it will result in a strong flavor.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer lemongrass chicken wings. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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