These Air Fryer chicken wings are going to be a guaranteed hit. The cilantro-lime marinade makes them finger licking good!
Ingredients
Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
- Chicken wings.
- Fresh coriander/cilantro.
- Lime juice and zest.
- Garlic.
- Olive oil.
- Red chilli. Chilli flakes can be substituted.
- Salt and pepper.
How to cook chicken wings in an Air Fryer
- Marinate the chicken wings: Combine the coriander/cilantro, garlic, chilli, lime juice and zest, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth. Place the wings in a large bowl and pour over the marinade and mix to coat the wings. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours but at least 30 minutes.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Place the wings in a single layer in the basket of an Air Fryer. Cook at 200ºC/390ºF for 12-15 minutes, flipping half way through, until they are golden brown, crisp and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the chicken wings scattered with coriander/cilantro and extra lime wedges.
Can I make Air Fryer chicken wings ahead?
The chicken wings can be marinated for up to 24 hours before cooking in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in the marinade. Place the chicken and marinade in a ziploc bag then freeze. Leftover chicken wings can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the Air Fryer for 5 minutes before serving.
What to serve with chicken wings
Chicken Wings Recipes
Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These Air Fryer chicken wings are going to be a guaranteed hit. The cilantro-lime marinade makes them finger licking good!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2lb) chicken wings
- 1½ cups fresh coriander / cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1-2 red chillies
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine the coriander/cilantro, garlic, chilli, lime juice and zest, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and pour over the marinade and mix to coat the wings.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours but at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken wings in a single layer in the basket of an Air Fryer. Cook at 200ºC/390ºF for another 12-15 minutes or until the chicken wings are golden brown, crisp and cooked through.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Hello Alida. I am a big fan of your recipes! I wondered, if I freeze the chicken wings in the marinade, when I come to cook them in the air-fryer, do I need to de-frost them before cooking?
Thanks
Regards
Emma ?
Thanks so much Emma.
I would defrost them, yes. Just to make sure there isn’t excess moisture in the airfryer while cooking.