Chimichurri Wings
Absolutely delicious wings!
Servings 2
Calories 87kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the air fryer wings
- 6 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- ½ teaspoon baking powder not baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Your favorite wing seasoning or more. avoid seasonings containing sugar
For the chimichurri sauce (makes enough for at least 2 batches of wings for 2 people)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup sweet onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons oregano chopped (or use 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flake
Instructions
For the chimichurri sauce
- Combine all ingredients and set aside until ready to use. Give the mixture another stir before using.
For the air fryer wings
- Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer's recommendation.
- Combine the baking powder and wing seasoning. Sprinkle over the wings and toss to coat.
- Add the wings to the basket (be careful it's hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
- Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
- Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
- Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
- Divide wings between plates and top with plenty of the chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Store any leftover chimichurri in the fridge, covered. Let come to room temperature before stirring and serving.
If you'd rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1810mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 880IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg