Asian-Inspired Air Fryer Wings

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Do you have an air fryer? I am not a fan of these crazy appliance fads. However,  I am  convinced, thanks to several other paleo bloggers, that air frying is a healthy alternative to traditional frying. And it's so fast! Per usual, I decided to go big, so I did my research and purchased the Cuisinart Digital Toaster Oven/Fryer (TOA65), which also functions as a toaster oven and convection oven. The feature I like best is the basket and tray combination. The basket is generously sized, it accommodates 3 pounds of chicken wings, so you can cook quite a bit at one time. It sits inside the tray to catch drips and splats for easy clean up. The tray can be used independently, as well as the rack. 

So I gave it a try with this recipe, which can also be made in the oven on a rack. Spectacular results. Quick, delish and nutrish.

Yield: 6

Living Delish & Nutrish: Tina Wells

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Asian Air Fryer Wings

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

• 3 pounds organic chicken wings, preferably free-range organic
• Coconut or avocado oil, for brushing the basket (or rack if cooking in a traditional oven)
• Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Asian Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons grass fed ghee
• 1 or 2 medium size garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger (simply grate into the sauté pan with a cheese grater)
• 1 cup coconut aminos
• 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 cup Frank's RedHot sauce (Omit for AIP)
• 1 Tablespoon honey (omit for Whole 30)
• Toasted sesame seeds for topping
• This sauce is just as tasty without the RedHot sauce or honey, it reduces to a beautiful sticky sauce and has an umami Asian flavor)

Method

Chicken Wings

1. Brush the basket of the air fryer with coconut oil or spray with avocado oil. Or, if baking in a traditional oven, coat a baking rack with the oil, then set over a sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper
2. Arrange the chicken wings in the basket or on the rack. It's fine if they touch but try not to crowd or overlap too much. They will shrink a bit as they cook.
3. Set the air fryer to the "Wings" setting (mine is 425º for 20 minutes), insert basket with tray and follow manufacturers directions to cook. (I will typically cut the cook time in half and flip the wings over so both sides have a crispy skin).
4. If cooking in an oven, pre-heat to 425º. Bake for 30-35 minutes total, flipping them over halfway through cooking.
5. While the wings cook, make the sauce.

Asian Sauce

1. Melt the ghee in a skillet.
2. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Do not brown.
3. Add the coconut aminos, Red's, fish sauce and honey. Stir to combine and allow honey to melt and incorporate into sauce. Simmer until sauce is reduced enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Transfer sauce to a mixing bowl and add the cooked wings.
5. Toss to coat completely. The wings will have a sticky coating without being wet and saturated.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

857.79

Fat (grams)

64.01 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

22.83 g

Carbs (grams)

28.74 g

Fiber (grams)

1.65 g

Net carbs

27.09 g

Sugar (grams)

5.33 g

Protein (grams)

41.68 g

Sodium (milligrams)

4961.03 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

196.78 mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition is intended for informational purposes only. Any nutritional information on livingdelishandnutrish.com should only be used as a general guideline and is provided as a courtesy, there is no guarantee that it is completely accurate.

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