Nitrate & Nitrite Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
Crispy, golden, and glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce built entirely from clean, whole ingredients, these air fryer wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that doesn't ask you to compromise. Conventional wings and many bottled sauces sneak in cured or processed ingredients that can carry hidden preservatives, but every component here is straightforward — fresh chicken, coconut oil, spices, and a from-scratch glaze you make yourself on the stovetop. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy-based sauces, bringing that savory depth without any of the additives that come along for the ride in most store-bought alternatives. The turmeric and ginger rub gives the skin a gorgeous color and a warm, aromatic backbone before the wings even hit the sauce. Arrowroot starch thickens the glaze quickly and cleanly, so you get that glossy, restaurant-style coating with nothing unnecessary in the mix. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make the platter 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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