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Crispy air fryer chicken wings ready in 15 minutes after marinating, and the air fryer cooks them to crackly perfection with less grease!
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings With Citrus-Garlic Marinade

Crispy air fryer chicken wings ready in 15 minutes after marinating, and the air fryer cooks them to crackly perfection with less grease!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Author: Ruthy Kirwan

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks and wings
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

Prep Ahead:

  • Mix the lime juice and brown sugar in a resealable freezer-safe bag and shake or stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and the chicken and store in a resealable bag or container.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 3 months or the fridge for up to 1 week.

Prepare From Prepped:

    Sheet pan instructions:

    • If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight.
    • Preheat the oven to 400*F.
    • Spread the chicken on the sheet pan in an even layer, leaving a few inches of space between each of the chicken wings.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through, no pink remains when it’s cut open, and registers at least 160*F with a meat thermometer.

    Air Fryer instructions:

    • Spread the chicken thighs side by side on the bottom of the air fryer.
    • Cook at 400*F for 12 minutes or until the chicken is crisped and browned on the outside.
    • Transfer to a plate and serve hot.

    Make From Fresh:

      Sheet pan instructions:

      • Preheat the oven to 400*F.
      • Mix the lime juice and brown sugar in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
      • Add the seasonings and the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat, then transfer the contents of the bowl to a sheet pan, spreading into an even layer, leaving a few inches of space between the pieces of chicken.
      • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through, no pink remains when it’s cut open, and registers at least 160*F with a meat thermometer.

      Air Fryer instructions:

      • Mix the lime juice and brown sugar together in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
      • Add the seasonings and chicken to the bowl and toss to coat.
      • Let marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge. You can marinate for up to 12 hours.
      • Spread the chicken thighs side by side on the bottom of the air fryer.
      • Cook at 400*F for 12 minutes or until the chicken is crisped and browned on the outside.
      • Transfer to a plate and serve hot.

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      Notes

      If you’re making it from fresh on a sheet pan, follow the instructions below. The image with this recipe shows the baked chicken wings with wilted arugula, which I added as a last minute addition- it makes a really deep, flavored addition and is fabulous when you toss all of it on even more fresh, leafy greens once it’s out of the oven.