Pistachio Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
These wings deliver serious crunch and bold, layered flavor — golden, crispy skin from the air fryer paired with a glossy sauce built on coconut aminos, fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey. The turmeric and ginger rub does double duty, adding warmth and a gorgeous deep color before the wings even hit the basket. Because the whole recipe relies on clean, whole-food ingredients, you never have to second-guess a label or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking in. The arrowroot-thickened sauce clings beautifully to every flat and drumette, giving you that sticky, restaurant-style finish without any fuss. 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. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this one is genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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