Cashew Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden wings with a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze — this air fryer recipe delivers serious restaurant-level results without ever leaving your kitchen. The wings get tossed in melted coconut oil, turmeric, and ginger before hitting the air fryer, which means the skin crisps up beautifully while the spices build a warm, aromatic base. The real star is the sauce: coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger come together in a quick pan sauce thickened with arrowroot starch, giving you that sticky, lacquered coating that clings to every single wing. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of cashews and tree nut-based ingredients — every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end brighten the whole dish and make it feel like something you'd order at a trendy spot. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, these wings disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
For the sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp coconut oil
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the melted coconut oil, sea salt, turmeric, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
- 2
Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for another 10–13 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a drumette (not touching bone) reads 165°F (74°C).
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