Rum and Raisin Chicken Wings
Rum and Raisin Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats, tips removed, cleaned, and patted dry
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning, such as Rajah
- 1 tablespoon complete seasoning, such as Badia
For the Green Seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon water, as needed to blend
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken wings: Ensure they are split into drumettes and flats, with tips removed. Clean them thoroughly, removing any excess hairs or fat, then pat them completely dry with paper towels. Place the prepared chicken wings in a large metal mixing bowl.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the chicken wings in the bowl. Toss to coat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Prepare the green seasoning: Combine cilantro, ginger, onion, and garlic cloves in a blender cup. Blend until a smooth, vibrant green paste forms, adding 1 tablespoon of water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared green seasoning to the chicken wings. Also add the all-purpose seasoning and complete seasoning to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using your hands, thoroughly mix the chicken wings, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with all the seasonings. Allow to marinate while you preheat the air fryer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Air fry the wings at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C) and continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Serve the Rum and Raisin Chicken Wings hot and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Rum and Raisin Chicken Wings
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats, tips removed, cleaned, and patted dry
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning, such as Rajah
- 1 tablespoon complete seasoning, such as Badia
For the Green Seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon water, as needed to blend
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken wings: Ensure they are split into drumettes and flats, with tips removed. Clean them thoroughly, removing any excess hairs or fat, then pat them completely dry with paper towels. Place the prepared chicken wings in a large metal mixing bowl.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the chicken wings in the bowl. Toss to coat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Prepare the green seasoning: Combine cilantro, ginger, onion, and garlic cloves in a blender cup. Blend until a smooth, vibrant green paste forms, adding 1 tablespoon of water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared green seasoning to the chicken wings. Also add the all-purpose seasoning and complete seasoning to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using your hands, thoroughly mix the chicken wings, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with all the seasonings. Allow to marinate while you preheat the air fryer.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Air fry the wings at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C) and continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Serve the Rum and Raisin Chicken Wings hot and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min