Chilli and Lime Chicken Wings
Wing lovers this one is for you! Spicy, sweet and sticky wings with a perfect crunch!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
- Small frying pan
- Sharp knife
- 2 Metal bowls
- Chopping board
Ingredients
Chicken Wing Coating
- 500 grams chicken wings about 20 separate wings
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp dried garlic
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Chilli & Lime Glaze
- 25 grams butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 scotch bonnet/habanero chilli
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lime juice and zest of 1 lime
- ¼ tsp paprika
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Chicken Wings
- Wash and prep your chicken wings by separating the drums from the flats with a sharp knife or meat cleaver and remove the wing tip.
- To a bowl add the flours and seasonings for the coating and mix well.
- Add the dried and prepped wings to the bowl and toss or use your hands to coat the chicken wings well.
- Add the wings to your air fryer basket and drizzle on 1 tablespoon of sunflower or vegetable oil. Close the air fryer and set to 200°C for 20 minutes.
- Halfway be sure to open the air fryer and give the basket a toss to ensure even cooking.
Chilli and lime Glaze
- Using a grater collect the zest of one lime, when done cut the lime in half, juice and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add the butter and allow to melt slightly before adding the chilli and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute to soften but not brown any of your ingredients.
- Then add the lime juice, zest and honey and whisk on low heat for 1 minute. Add the salt, pepper and paprika and taste.
- The sauce is ready when it is slightly thickened and has a shiny appearance.
- When the wings are done add to a large metal bowl add the glaze and toss well to coat.
Notes
TIPS -
- Wash your chicken in lemon juice and or vinegar to remove the slimy coating and any strong odour from the chicken.
- When cooking the glaze keep the heat low to ensure you dont burn any of the ingredients.
- Sprinkle with some optional chopped coriander for extra fresh fragrant flavour!