Cinnamon Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
These wings deliver serious flavor without a trace of cinnamon — and every ingredient in the rub and sauce is intentional. Turmeric and fresh ginger give the coating a warm, earthy depth, while the air fryer does the heavy lifting to get the skin genuinely crisp and golden without any deep-frying mess. The sauce is where things get really good: coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet base, apple cider vinegar adds brightness, and a quick arrowroot slurry pulls it all together into a glossy glaze that clings to every piece. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, this kind of recipe is a relief — no spice blends, no store-bought sauces with hidden ingredients, just straightforward components you can verify yourself. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end lift the whole dish and make it feel restaurant-worthy on a weeknight plate. These are the kind of wings that disappear fast, so consider making a double batch.
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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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