Sesame Free Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Wings
These wings deliver serious flavor without a drop of sesame oil or soy sauce in sight — a genuine win for anyone navigating menus where those ingredients seem to sneak into every Asian-inspired dish. The secret is coconut aminos, which brings that savory, slightly sweet depth you'd expect from a classic wing sauce while keeping things completely sesame-free. A turmeric-and-ginger dry coat goes on before the wings hit the air fryer, building a fragrant, golden crust that crisps up beautifully without any deep-frying mess. The glossy finishing sauce — built from garlic, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, honey, and arrowroot starch — thickens quickly and clings to every piece like it was made for game day. Lime wedges and fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole platter and make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these wings are the kind of recipe you'll want on repeat.
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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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