Description
These sticky lemongrass chili air fryer chicken wings are a delicious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Marinated in a zesty mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, they are air fried to crispy perfection and served with a crunchy peanut topping.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings:
- 1 kg (2lb) chicken wings
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice / lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 red chili
- 1 stalk lemon grass roughly chopped
- salt to taste
To Serve:
- 1 cup peanuts roughly chopped
- 1 red chili finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup spring onion/green onion finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a food processor or blender, combine oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chili, and lemongrass. Blend until smooth. Season with salt.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken wings in a bowl, pour the marinade over them, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Cook Chicken Wings: Arrange marinated wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C/390°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and cooked through.
- Toast Peanuts: In a hot pan or oven, toast peanuts for 5 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Serve: Top chicken wings with toasted peanuts, chopped chili, and spring onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
