Original Article Published – 7/6/21
Air-Fryer Wings
I make air-fryer wings almost a lot. I once thought I could only get good wings at a restaurant, deep fried, slathered in sauce, but I was wrong.
My air-fryer chicken wings are better than at a restaurant. Why? In addition to tasting better, they are also much cheaper and healthier! I can adjust the cooking time to make my wings as crispy as desired. Furthermore, wings can be transformed into many different flavors and styles with sauces! I love knowing exactly what sauce is going on my wings. There are many store-bought varieties that are low in added sugar and sodium that are my “go-to’s”.
My Favorite Sauces to Make From Scratch for Air-Fryer Wings
As convenient as store-bought sauces can be, it’s surprisingly easy (and fun) to make your sauces from scratch! Additionally, you can go beyond the classic buffalo and BBQ sauces. Try out some of my faves.
Wet Sauces:
- Pesto
- Honey Garlic
- Jerk
- Parmesan Garlic
- Teriyaki
- Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce
Dry Rubs:
- Old Bay
- Lemon Pepper
- Plain ole’ salt and pepper
Air-Fryer Wings 3 Ways
Salt and Pepper: Let’s start here because it’s basic and the easiest to throw together. Salt and pepper is my base wing recipe. I always start off the wings in the air-fryer seasoned with salt and pepper. Once cooked, they are delicious just the way they are.
Buffalo or Basic BBQ: Want to step up those naked air-frier wings but don’t have time to make a sauce from scratch? No problem. In a pinch, I use sugar-free buffalo sauce from a few different brands, and I love New Primals BBQ sauce. The New Primal also has many buffalo flavors, they have hot, medium and mild.
Pair this with some carrot, celery, and/or cucumber poppable and I’ve got the best football app around. These Air Fried wings also pair well with a big salad like my Creamy Tomato & Herb or Yogurt Cilantro Lime Slaw.
PB&J Wings: This last flavor combo is my favorite. Sounds weird, but hear me out, PB&J Wings. This combination of flavors is fun, different, and truly yummy. Just take my Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce and coat the wings after air-frying. Then, create a magical dipping sauce with grape jelly and sweet chili sauce. And there you have it, a pretty easy-to-throw-together PB&J air-fryer chicken wing.
Sharper Nutrition Fix: Dressings, Sauces, and Marinades
Usually, I am all about making my own dressings, marinades, and sauces but sometimes I need something fast! Store-bought sauces can turn a weeknight meal from a chore into an easy home-cooked meal.
My number one recommendation for purchasing sauces in the supermarket, read the nutrition label! When reviewing the nutrition label pay close attention to added sugars and sodium content. The USDA DGA recommends not going over ~30g of added sugar per day and 2300mg sodium.
A Dietitian’s Opinion of Fat-Free Salad Dressings
Air Fryer Wings
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Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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