High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden wings with a glossy, ginger-garlic glaze — this air fryer recipe delivers serious restaurant-level results without a drop of high fructose corn syrup anywhere in sight. Conventional wing sauces and bottled glazes are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners that have no business being there, but this one keeps things clean from start to finish. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully as the savory base of the sauce, paired with a touch of honey and apple cider vinegar for a balanced sweet-tangy kick that feels indulgent without the junk. Arrowroot starch thickens the glaze naturally, so it clings to every crispy piece the way a good wing sauce should. The turmeric and ginger rub on the wings themselves adds a warm, aromatic depth that makes these taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten the whole platter and make it look as good as it tastes.
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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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