Mind-Blowing Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Wings
https://fryit.co/air-fryer-flamin-hot-cheetos-chicken-wings-recipe/This Air Fryer Flamin' Hot Cheetos Chicken Wings recipe has the perfect balance of spiciness in every juicy and crunchy bite! Bonus: It's super easy to make! 🤯 Fry, it to believe it!
Makes 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings 10-12 pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil spray or any cooking oil spray
Breading
- 2 cups Flamin' Hot Cheetos crushed (½ 8.5-oz. bag)
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Get your chicken wings ready. If you don’t have fresh ones, thaw them overnight. Then, pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Place the Flaming Hot Cheetos into a large zip-top bag and crush them finely by applying pressure with a rolling pin until they are uniform in size, ideally as fine as breadcrumbs. Then, place the crushed Cheetos in a baking dish for assembly.
- Now, prepare the dry batter by combining cornstarch, cayenne pepper, and baking powder.
- Next, get the egg wash ready. Crack an egg into a medium bowl, then beat it until it becomes runny.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- While preheating, season the chicken wings with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Toss until all the wingettes and drumettes are fully coated with the spice mixture.
- After seasoning, dredge the wings with the dry batter, then dip them in the egg wash, and finally coat them with the Cheetos crumbs we made earlier. Apply pressure while adding the Cheetos crumbs, then shake off any excess breading. Repeat until all the chicken wings have been crusted.
- Carefully place the breaded wings in the preheated air fryer, and cook them for 20-25 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Flip them over halfway through for an even finish, and make sure that the internal temperature of the thickest chicken wing reaches 165°F (74°C) or higher.
- Serve and enjoy your crispy air fryer Flamin' Hot Cheetos chicken wings with a sour cream or yogurt-based sauce on the side!
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Notes
- Fresh or properly thawed chicken wings will yield the juiciest and most tender results.
- 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 4- 5 minutes without food.
- 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.
- A flat container, such as a dish or tray, will work best for breading chicken.
- The Cheetos should be crushed finely to evenly coat the chicken wings.
- If you want a spicier Flamin’ Hot Cheeto wings, double or even triple the amount of cayenne pepper when seasoning your wingettes and drumettes.
- On the contrary, if you're not a fan of spicy food, use regular Cheetos.
- I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
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