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!

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

• Easy oven baked fries
• Grilled corn avocado salad
• Creamy potato salad

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