Description
Sizzling sticky lemongrass chili air-fryer chicken wings bring Southeast Asian flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible zest. Crispy exterior and tender meat promise a mouthwatering experience that will delight your taste buds and transport you to a spicy culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken wings
Marinade Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili
- 1 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 cup (150 grams) peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) spring onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by blending oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chili, and lemongrass in a food processor until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt to enhance flavor profile.
- Transfer chicken wings to a spacious mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with the prepared marinade. Refrigerate, allowing flavors to penetrate for a minimum of 30 minutes, though overnight marination will yield optimal results.
- Arrange marinated wings in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring each piece has adequate space for crispy circulation.
- Configure air fryer to 390°F and cook wings for 18-22 minutes. Midway through cooking, carefully flip wings to guarantee even caramelization and thorough cooking.
- During wing preparation, activate a dry skillet or oven to toast peanuts. Roast for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until they develop a golden, fragrant exterior.
- Plate cooked wings and generously garnish with toasted peanuts, finely sliced fresh chilies, and thinly chopped spring onions for a burst of texture and color.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for maximum flavor penetration, allowing the chicken wings to absorb the rich lemongrass and chili marinade completely.
- Pat wings dry before air frying to ensure crispy, caramelized exterior and prevent steaming inside the air fryer basket.
- Adjust chili quantity based on heat preference, using milder peppers for sensitive palates or adding extra for spice lovers.
- Toast peanuts carefully to prevent burning, watching closely and shaking pan frequently for even golden color and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg