Description
These Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings are bursting with zesty flavors and make for a perfect appetizer or main dish. Marinated in a cilantro lime mixture and cooked to crispy perfection, these wings are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 2 lbs. chicken wings (drums and wingettes)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (can be replaced with olive oil)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- To marinate your chicken: Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic, oil, chili powder, salt, pepper & cayenne to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place chicken wings in a large plastic bag or bowl, add marinade, seal, and marinate for 30 minutes – 4 hours.
- Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. Remove wings from marinade, place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Baking Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place wings on a wire rack on a baking pan, bake for 30-35 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve wings immediately with lime wedges and extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Optional: If you don’t have time to marinate your wings, reserve 1/4 of your marinade and use it as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
