Crispy Chicken Wings
Servings: 4
Preparation: 10 minutes (+ 24 hours of marinating)
Cooking: 25 to 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 250 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) smoked paprika
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) dried oregano
- 250 ml (1 cup) flour
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Marinade (24 hours in advance)
In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, smoked paprika, maple syrup and oregano. Add chicken wings and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours.
Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
- Drain the wings lightly and roll them in the dry mixture. Spray with a little cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the wings halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
Creamy Mayo Feta Dip
Servings: 4
Preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) crumbled feta
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) ricotta
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 5 ml (1 tsp) hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup
- 5 ml (1 tsp) lemon zest
- Black pepper to taste
Preparation
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, feta, ricotta, maple syrup and lemon zest until smooth. Add green onion, hot sauce and black pepper. Mix again and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled with chicken wings, raw vegetables or corn chips.
Tips
🔥 Let the breaded wings rest for 10 minutes before cooking for an even crispier coating.
🔥 For a spicy touch, add 5 ml (1 tsp) of cayenne pepper to the flour.
🔥 Serve with Mayo-feta dip for a creamy and tangy contrast.
